Disappearance of notes ‘not sinister’

THERE was no sinister motive behind the disappearance of interview notes during a botched murder investigation in Donegal, it was claimed yesterday.

Disappearance of notes ‘not sinister’

A senior garda told the Morris Tribunal he never explored the whereabouts of notes taken from prime suspect Mark McConnell as he felt they were of no importance.

Retired Detective Sergeant Jim Leheny was among a team of officers investigating the death of cattle dealer Richie Barron in Raphoe in October 1996.

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