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Update - Discovery of body Castlebar, Co. Mayo 14/12/13

Gardai have named the woman who was found deceased at a house near Mayo Abbey yesterday as Sarah Staunton.

The post mortem has been completed and the results given to the investigation team who are now conducting a murder investigation. 
 

The male in his early 20’s remains in custody at Castlebar Garda Station. 
 

Previous press releases listed below refer.

 

Garda Press Office

 

Gardai in Castlebar are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a female in her late 20’s at a rural house near Mayo Abbey, Castlebar at approximately 12 midday today.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the body remains at the scene.

 

The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and Dr. Michael Curtis is scheduled to attend.