The family of Michael McCoy, a conservationist from Co Dublin who was killed while walking his dogs, has described his death as 'heartbreaking' and appealed for the public’s help in bringing his killer to justice.
The family of a conservationist from Co Dublin who was killed while walking his dogs, has described his death as "heartbreaking" and appealed for the public’s help in bringing his killer to justice.
Giving evidence Mr McCoy’s wife, Catriona, described him as a "very compassionate caring person" who was interested in "local issues and planning issues". It is believed he had left the house to walk his dogs, one of whom remained at his side until his remains were located. A subsequent search was undertaken by gardaí and members of the Glenn of Imeall mountain rescue team.
The 63-year-old had significant injuries including complex factors to the skull and facial bones consistent with blows from a solid, blunt object, the autopsy found.
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