New effort underway to find disappeared man’s body

Renewed efforts are underway to find the body of a man who is believed to have been killed by the IRA and buried in Co Monaghan in March 1979.

Forensic scientists have visited the area where they believe Gerry Evans might be buried, but no digging has taken place and a spokesman has cautioned against any early optimism.

Mr Evans, who was 24 and from Crossmaglen in south Armagh, was last seen hitch-hiking in Co Monaghan nearly 30 years ago.

No-one has ever admitted responsibility for his death.

Earlier this year, his aunt was sent a map with a place marked and an anonymous note reading: "This is where I believe Gerry to be buried. I hope this helps."