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Africa-Press<\/a> – Mauritius<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Police are investigating whether the death of the star witness in the Michaela McAreavey murder trial could be linked to a new probe to catch her killer.<\/p>\n

Dick Ng Sui Wa, the lawyer who represents her family, has told how the death of Raj Theekoy over the weekend is \u201cvery surprising\u201d given a fresh review of the case began earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Mr Theekoy\u2019s body was discovered on wasteland in Beau-Plateau, Goodlands, Mauritius, on Sunday. Police said the 43-year-old may have killed himself but have not ruled out foul play.<\/p>\n

Mr Ng Sui Wa said: \u201cThe police are not treating it outright as a suicide. They are investigating any possible links with his role as leading witness in this matter.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a very sad case that happened and I can assure you that the police are inquiring about possible foul play.<\/p>\n

It is too early to tell at this stage. \u201cBut they are having an open mind and are investigating the matter. \u201d
\nMr Ng Sui Wa did not know if Mr Theekoy had been contacted by the new investigators reviewing the case.<\/p>\n

But he insisted his death does not end the fight for justice for Michaela. The 27-year-old was strangled in her hotel room at the Legends resort on January 10, 2011.<\/p>\n

She was on her honeymoon with John McAreavey when she was attacked as she returned to her room and disturbed a burglary. John McAreavey said on Monday: \u201cFirstly, let me extend my sympathies to the family of Raj.<\/p>\n

This is a tragedy for them. \u201cNow is a time for their mourning and grief and nothing should intrude on that. “When it comes to getting to the truth about Michaela\u2019s murder, nothing has been straightforward in Mauritius and neither the Hartes or myself will be deterred from pursuing justice and truth.<\/p>\n

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\nMr Theekoy, a cleaner at the resort, was initially provisionally charged with conspiracy to murder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Mauritius. Police are investigating whether the death of the star witness in the Michaela McAreavey murder trial could be linked to a new probe to catch her killer. 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