Ian Bailey believes Sophie Toscan du Plantier's killer died 'a long time ago'

Mr Bailey has called on Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to open a cold case review of the crime, which he believes will clear his name.

Ian Bailey relaxing on the pier in Schull, West Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

Ian Bailey says he believes that the "real murderer" of Sophie Toscan du Plantier died a long time ago.

Mr Bailey, a former journalist, has called on Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to open a cold case review of the crime, which he believes will clear his name.