Inquest returns verdict of unlawful killing in death of art student Emer O'Loughlin

Her family is 'absolutely delighted with the verdict'

Emer O'Loughlin's remains were found in the burnt-out mobile home at an area known as the New Line, Ballybornagh, Tubber in April 2005. File photo

A verdict of unlawful killing was returned in the death of art student Emer O'Loughlin whose charred remains were discovered in a burnt-out mobile home in Co Clare 20 years ago.

As Clare county coroner, Isobel O'Dea, read out the verdict at Kilrush courthouse, Emer’s sister Pam wept in the public gallery after earlier urging Ms O’Dea to recommend to the jury the verdict of unlawful killing.