Court hears of frantic bid to revive Michaela

John McAreavey’s frantic bid to revive the body of his lifeless bride Michaela was outlined in harrowing detail as prosecutors opened the case against the men accused of her murder.

Court hears of frantic bid to revive Michaela

That morning in January last year had started out so well, the jury heard, with the couple having breakfast together before John went for a golf lesson while Michaela decided to go for a dip in the pool at the Legends Hotel.

Chief prosecutor Mehdi Manrakhan told Mauritius’ Supreme Court they then met up for something to eat at the restaurant beside the pool.

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