Emer family welcomes unlawful killing ruling

AN INQUEST has returned a verdict of unlawful killing in the death of art student Emer O'Loughlin, whose charred remains were discovered in a burnt-out mobile home 20 years ago.

- BY GORDON DEEGAN

As Clare County Coroner Isobel O'Dea read out the verdict at Kilrush courthouse, Emer's sister Pam wept in the public gallery.

In the Garda investigation into the death of Emer, 23, officers are seeking to speak to the owner of the mobile home, John Griffin, 58, formerly of Mervue, Galway, to assist with their inquiries. His whereabouts remain unknown.