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Exhumation of Leitrim man's body may lead to useful information - top forensic scientist

Apr 16, 2026 13:04
By Shannonside News
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Exhumation of Leitrim man's body may lead to useful information - top forensic scientist
The plaque outside Liam Farrell's house in Rooskey

87-year-old Liam Farrell died in suspicious circumstances in Rooskey in January 2020.

A leading forensic scientist says it may be possible to get useful information from the exhumation of a Leitrim man's body.
87-year-old Liam Farrell died in suspicious circumstances in Rooskey in January 2020.

His body was exhumed from Cloonmorris Cemetery in Bornacoola last Friday, as part of a cold-case investigation.
Top UK forensic scientist, Jo Millington, says the exhumation could prove useful, despite the passage of time:

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