Body of missing backpacker found in Chile

The body of missing Irish backpacker Ronan Lawlor has reportedly been discovered in South America.

Mon, 07 Jan, 2008 - 08:16

The body of missing Irish backpacker Ronan Lawlor has reportedly been discovered in South America.

Reports this morning say the Department of Foreign Affairs has informed Mr Lawlor's family that a body believed to be that of the 28-year-old has been recovered by Chilean police.

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Courts Ronan Lawlor Place: Chile Place: South America Place: Torres del Paine National Park Place: Argentina-Chile border Person: Ronan Lawlor Person: Lawlor Event: Christmas Organisation: Department of Foreign Affairs

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