11/01/2012

Newly-Wed Murder Trial To Commence

Two men are due to appear in court charged with the murder of Micheala Harte in Mauritius.

Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte's daughter Micheala was killed in her hotel room during her honeymoon on January 10 2011.

It is believed the newly-wed was strangled during a burglary attempt at her chalet in the luxury Legends hotel.

Avinash Treebhowoon and Sandip Mooneea have pleaded not guilty. The trial will begin on May 22.

(GK)


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