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Man Arrested over 1973 Murder of Marian Beattie
- On Thursday, the PSNI Legacy Investigation Branch arrested a man in his 70s in connection with the 1973 murder of Marian Beattie, with officials confirming the suspect remained in custody at that time.
- Following a Police Ombudsman report last year highlighting investigation failings, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher ordered an independent peer review by Bedfordshire police earlier this year.
- The 18-year-old had been seen leaving a charity dance hall in March 1973 before her body was found at the bottom of a quarry near Aughnacloy, Tyrone, when she failed to meet her brother.
- Detectives released the man on bail Thursday afternoon following questioning, allowing for further police inquiries into the decades-old case.
- The LIB has been investigating the case in recent months, building on a fresh appeal for information made in March as authorities continue seeking answers.
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Pensioner questioned in connection with the 1973 murder of Marian Beattie
The 18-year-old’s body was found at the bottom of a quarry after she had attended a charity dance.
·London, United Kingdom
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