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06/04/2004
Body of missing woman found
A body found in Co Tyrone on Monday has been confirmed as that of missing woman Attracta Harron.
The Strabane pensioner disappeared on December 11 2003 while returning from Mass in Co Donegal.
Police confirmed her body had been found buried in countryside near Sion Mills.
A postmortem examination is due to be carried out on the body later today.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with her murder.
(MB)
The Strabane pensioner disappeared on December 11 2003 while returning from Mass in Co Donegal.
Police confirmed her body had been found buried in countryside near Sion Mills.
A postmortem examination is due to be carried out on the body later today.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with her murder.
(MB)
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