New DNA tests for body found in 1974

DNA tests are to be carried out on the remains of a body recovered from the River Foyle more than 30 years ago to determine if it is that of missing teenager Gerard Slattery.

New DNA tests for body found in 1974
Tue, 02 May, 2006 - 09:21

DNA tests are to be carried out on the remains of a body recovered from the River Foyle more than 30 years ago to determine if it is that of missing teenager Gerard Slattery.

The 16-year-old disappeared in 1973 after leaving his home near Omagh to go to Mass.

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