Gardaí hope DNA can help solve suspected murder

GARDAÍ are hoping new DNA evidence may lead to a prosecution in the suspected murder of a man who suddenly disappeared more than 20 years ago.

Gardaí hope  DNA can help solve suspected murder

A massive investigation — spearheaded by the Garda cold case unit — began early yesterday with the exhumation of human remains at a cemetery near Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.

The remains are thought to be those of Brian McGrath, but they have never been formally identified.

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