Roma teen suffered ‘appalling death’

Murdered teenager Marioara Rostas suffered an “appalling death” that shocked experienced investigators, the senior garda leading the hunt for her killers has said.

Appealing for the public’s help, Chief Superintendent Michael O’Sullivan stressed the young Romanian had been innocent and helpless against her assailants.

“Marioara was a harmless, defenceless young woman, 18 years of age. She looked younger than that. She was in this country for about three weeks.