Tourist to Donegal accused of murder

A former US Marine who spent three months in Ireland on an outdoor adventure course faces charges of kidnap and murder.

Tourist to Donegal accused of murder
Wed, 27 Feb, 2013 - 00:00
Paddy Clancy

Bundoran locals said they find it difficult to believe Stephen Harkness, who travelled home to Verona, Kentucky, for Christmas, is accused of kidnap, torture, murder, and dismemberment just a few weeks after he left the Co Donegal resort.

Bar manager Laura Doherty said the 22-year-old was a regular at her Kicking Donkey pub in Bundoran town centre.

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