An inquest into Elizabeth Plunkett's murder revealed she was brutally raped and strangled in 1976, with her body later discovered tied to a lawnmower. After nearly five decades and no previous records or formal acknowledgment of her death, a jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing. Her family expressed gratitude for restoring dignity to Elizabeth. Disturbingly, while the confessed murderers were sentenced to life for another victim's murder, they were never convicted for Elizabeth's homicide, highlighting ongoing injustices in the case despite their confessions.
The family of Elizabeth Plunkett expressed their gratitude to the inquest jury, stating it has restored dignity to a case long waiting for justice.
Nearly fifty years after Elizabeth Plunkett's tragic death, the inquest verdict of unlawful killing finally acknowledged the brutal circumstances surrounding her murder.
Coroner Dr. Sean Nixon highlighted the challenges in prosecuting this case, noting that Elizabeth's death was never registered and no prior inquest records were available.
Despite the confessions of the two men involved, both were only convicted for the murder of another victim, raising concerns about justice for Elizabeth.
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