The remains of the late Leitrim man Liam Farrell have been reinterred with a guard of honour and large crowds attending to pay their respects.
Mr Farrell, 87, was found dead outside his house in Rooskey in January 2020. His remains were exhumed from Cloonmorris Cemetery on April 10 as part of a fresh Garda investigation ordered by the Minister for Justice. Chief State Pathologist Professor Linda Mulligan carried out a new post-mortem examination.
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Even after six years in the ground, forensic experts can still examine bones for signs of fractures, head injuries, blunt force trauma or other evidence that may indicate foul play. Advances in forensic science can also help reassess the original cause of death.
The Farrell family had campaigned for years for the case to be reopened, insisting serious questions remained unanswered.
Members of the public were invited to attend in his death notice on RIP.ie for what was described as his "final journey".
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