Body of retired farmer Liam Farrell to be exhumed
The body of Liam Farrell is set to be exhumed as part of a cold case review into his death six years ago.
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has authorised the exhumation of Mr Farrell’s remains.
RTE reported that the minister issued an order to permit the exhumation in recent weeks.
Liam Farrell.
The exhumation is to be carried out with the Garda Serious Crime Review Team examining the death of the retired farmer.
State Pathologist Professor Linda Mulligan is expected to carry out the new post-mortem examination.
Last October, a review into how gardaí handled Mr Farrell’s death was established by Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly.
Liam Farrell. Pic: Collect via Tom Honan
Mr. Farrell’s bruised and bloodied body was found outside his home in the village of Rooskey, Co Leitrim, in January 2020.
At the time, gardaí concluded there was no foul play and determined Mr Farrell died as a result of a heart attack.
However, Mr. Farrell’s family has never been happy with that explanation and is convinced a third party was involved in his death.
Since his death, they have campaigned and lobbied to have the investigation reopened.
