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14/04/2004
Man questioned in connection with teenager's murder
A man is being questioned by police in connection with the murder of a teenage girl in west Belfast.
Megan McAlorum's body was found on a desolate stretch of land, in an area of forest, half a mile from her Dunmurry home on Monday.
The man was arrested on Tuesday after Megan's parents made an emotional plea for help in finding her killer.
Detective Chief Inspector Raymond Murray said officers were trying to trace Megan's last movements before she went missing, specifically on Sunday night.
She was last known to have been in a local pub called the Hunting Lodge. She is then believed to have left at around midnight alone.
Anyone who may have witnessed Megan or knows of her last whereabouts are asked to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Megan McAlorum's body was found on a desolate stretch of land, in an area of forest, half a mile from her Dunmurry home on Monday.
The man was arrested on Tuesday after Megan's parents made an emotional plea for help in finding her killer.
Detective Chief Inspector Raymond Murray said officers were trying to trace Megan's last movements before she went missing, specifically on Sunday night.
She was last known to have been in a local pub called the Hunting Lodge. She is then believed to have left at around midnight alone.
Anyone who may have witnessed Megan or knows of her last whereabouts are asked to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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24 April 2006
Man admits to Megan McAlorum murder
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27 April 2004
Man refused bail in McAlorum murder case
A 24-year-old man accused of withholding information into the murder of west Belfast teenager, Megan McAlorum has been refused bail. Charles Joseph Dundon, of no fixed address, had his bail application turned down at the High Court in Belfast on Tuesday. Dundon appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court last week in connection with her murder.
Man refused bail in McAlorum murder case
A 24-year-old man accused of withholding information into the murder of west Belfast teenager, Megan McAlorum has been refused bail. Charles Joseph Dundon, of no fixed address, had his bail application turned down at the High Court in Belfast on Tuesday. Dundon appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court last week in connection with her murder.
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19 April 2004
Boy charged with teenager's murder
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court at the weekend charged with the murder of a Belfast teenager. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with the murder of Megan McAlorum on the outskirts of Belfast on Monday 12 April. The 16-year-old victim was found dead on a desolate stretch of land, half a mile from Dunmurry.
Boy charged with teenager's murder
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court at the weekend charged with the murder of a Belfast teenager. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with the murder of Megan McAlorum on the outskirts of Belfast on Monday 12 April. The 16-year-old victim was found dead on a desolate stretch of land, half a mile from Dunmurry.
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