It was not just like a closing line from a Hollywood movie… it actually was one.

The trial of two hotel workers accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey has been rocked after a lawyer dramatically withdrew from the case and signalled his intent to appear as a witness.

In a dramatic development in the Michaela McAreavey murder trial today, a defence lawyer for one of the two accused said he was withdrawing from the case.

After six testing days in court, it was the first marked sign of frustration from Michaela McAreavey’s family.

After six testing days in court it was the first marked sign of frustration from Michaela McAreavey's loved ones.

Four days into the trial and the judge had clearly had enough.

Police catastrophically failed to take crime scene photos that may have helped in the Michaela McAreavey murder investigation, a trial heard.