Accused’s DNA in condom found near Manuela’s body, court hears

THE trial of a man accused of murdering Swiss teenager Manuela Riedo in Galway in 2007 has heard that his DNA was found in a used condom near her body.

The jury heard that Ms Riedo’s body was found in an area of wasteland beside a walkway, known locally as ‘The Line’.

Gerald Barry, aged 28, of Rosan Glas, Rahoon, Galway, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ms Riedo, 17, at Lough Atalia, Renmore, Galway on October 8, 2007.