The family of Leitrim man Liam Farrell have welcomed news that his body is to be exhumed as a cold case investigation into his death continues. Mr Farrell was discovered outside his house in Rooskey in 2020 and an initial examination concluded that he died from natural causes. His family have consistently questioned that finding and have sought a new forensic review of the case.
The exhumation is expected to allow investigators to re-examine the cause of death using updated forensic analysis. Liam's son Willie has welcomed the latest development into the investigation: