Cole Turley Admits Kayden Moy Murder on Irvine Beach; Two Teenagers Face Trial
An 18-year-old, Cole Turley, has admitted his involvement in the murder of 16-year-old Kayden Moy on Irvine Beach. This admission was disclosed to a jury at the High Court in Glasgow, where two other teenagers are now on trial for the same killing, which occurred on 17 May 2025.
Murder and Perverting Justice Charges
The murder charge alleges that Jay Stewart, 18, and a 15-year-old boy, in concert with Turley, pursued Moy, causing him to fall before repeatedly stabbing him. Both Stewart and the younger defendant deny the murder charge and have submitted a defence of incrimination, implicating Turley.
Furthermore, the pair deny a separate charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice between 17 and 21 May 2025, again allegedly acting with Turley. This charge details attempts to remove blood from a knife, fleeing the beach, and hiding in bushes. They are accused of requesting a taxi via a third party, travelling to East Kilbride, and covering their faces to evade cameras and a video doorbell. It is claimed they changed clothing, washed off blood, and concealed knives within a divan bed frame and a freezer. Allegations also include requesting someone burn blood-stained clothing and a telephone, fleeing the East Kilbride property through a window to avoid police, and using cash for purchases to prevent debit card links. Later, they reportedly provided police with clothing, claiming it was worn at the time of the alleged murder.
Additional Charges and Defence
Stewart faces an individual charge of threatening behaviour on 1 May 2025, sending violent messages via social media to an 18-year-old. Both Stewart and the younger defendant are also accused of aggressive behaviour, challenging others to fight, and brandishing knives and a baton on Irvine Beach on 17 May, acting with Turley. They are further alleged to have thrown rocks recklessly at members of the public, and both face charges of possessing a knife on Irvine Beach.
Donald Findlay KC represents Stewart, while Ian Duguid KC appears for the other teenager. The trial proceeds before Judge Lord Scott, with the defence focusing on Turley's admitted guilt as central to their incrimination strategy.
