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07/07/2009
Irishman's Burnt Body Identified In Malaga
The burned body found near Malaga in April has been identified as that of a missing Irishman.
The 57-year-old Irishman, who had been reported missing by his girlfriend and daughter almost two months ago, was last seen in the principality of Mijas on 11 April.
Local authorities revealed today they had identified the burnt remains, which were found in a wastewater pipe.
Investigators managed to identify the victim by tracing the serial number found on an artificial leg that was found at the scene. The Irish authorities have now been asked to provide DNA samples.
According to local journalists, his body was found by a passerby in a wastewater pipe. It was reported that it had been set alight.
A local resident made the discovery after spotting smoke coming from a waste pipe in La Rosa.
A missing person report filed by the man's daughter confirmed that he had a knee operation a decade ago after a skiing accident.
His name is not being released.
(DW/BMcC)
The 57-year-old Irishman, who had been reported missing by his girlfriend and daughter almost two months ago, was last seen in the principality of Mijas on 11 April.
Local authorities revealed today they had identified the burnt remains, which were found in a wastewater pipe.
Investigators managed to identify the victim by tracing the serial number found on an artificial leg that was found at the scene. The Irish authorities have now been asked to provide DNA samples.
According to local journalists, his body was found by a passerby in a wastewater pipe. It was reported that it had been set alight.
A local resident made the discovery after spotting smoke coming from a waste pipe in La Rosa.
A missing person report filed by the man's daughter confirmed that he had a knee operation a decade ago after a skiing accident.
His name is not being released.
(DW/BMcC)
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