Investigators announce breakthrough in McAreavey murder case

The team investigating the murder of Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has said they have made a major breakthrough in their enquiries.

Investigators announce breakthrough in McAreavey murder case

The team investigating the murder of Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has said they have made a major breakthrough in their enquiries.

DNA from the suspected killers of the Tyrone woman has been found on the clothes she wore when she was murdered in her honeymoon suite at the former Legends Hotel in 2011.

It is understood that the DNA is suspected to be from at least two of three people believed to have been involved in her murder.

Authorities say this evidence could be crucial in a future trial.

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