DNA tests to verify identity of body

The results of an autopsy carried out yesterday by Dr Michael Curtis, the deputy state pathologist, on the partial remains discovered near Killakee Mountain, indicate that the victim was more than likely female.

However, gardaí said it is expected to take several more days before the results of further DNA tests and checks on dental records would provide confirmation on the identity of the victim.

The discovery of the skeletal remains in a shallow grave by a woman out walking her dog in private woodland, has led to speculation that it might be the body of missing US student, Annie McCarrick who went missing in Mar 1993. The last-known sighting of the 23-year-old American was a few miles away at Johnnie Fox’s pub in Glencullen.