Police have launched a murder investigation one week after a young woman was found dead in her south Belfast home.
Police believe she was last seen alive nearly a week earlier on Wednesday, September 25th.They have now launched a murder investigation on the back of “extensive investigations by Detectives in Serious Crime Branch”.
A spokesperson said that while there is no suggestion of police criminality or misconduct, “we are nonetheless concerned about our organisational response”.“Our thoughts at this time are first and foremost with Mary’s loved ones, who have been devastated and are struggling to come to terms with this tragic loss,” said lead investigator PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Foreman.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or been in contact with Mary on or around that date.”
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