A fresh appeal has been made to the public on the suspicious death of Leitrim man, Liam Farrell. The 87-year-old was discovered with significant injuries outside his home in Rooskey on the morning of January 12th, 2020. A post-mortem examination concluded that Mr Farrell died from a heart attack. However, his family have consistently raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his passing and his unexplained injuries. Six years on, the case has been formally re-examined by the Garda Serious Crime Review Team, with investigators upgrading their appeal in a bid to uncover new information and establish a clear account of Mr Farrell’s final hours.
Earlier this month, The Department of Justice confirmed to Shannonside FM that Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has authorised the exhumation of Mr Farrell's remains. The exhumation is to be carried out with the Garda Serious Crime Review Team. Gardaí say they are particularly anxious to speak to anyone who may have been in the Rooskey area on the evening of Saturday, January 11th, or in the early hours of the following morning. Investigators believe that someone may hold information, however small or seemingly insignificant, that could prove crucial in determining how Mr Farrell came to be fatally injured. The case featured on RTÉ’s Crimecall programme on Monday night in an effort to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Gardaí say all information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
