'How can anyone look at this horrific picture and tell us there was nothing suspicious about our father's death?'

"The family of Liam Farrell (87) have released an image of the extensive bruising, abrasions and lacerations to his body as they seek a new garda investigation The family of an elderly Leitrim man who died in suspicious circumstances have decided to publish post-mortem pictures of their father to show why they believe he was the victim of a vicious assault and in the hope gardaí will reopen the investigation."

"The body of Liam Farrell (87) was found by his daughter, Anne, on the afternoon of January 12, 2020, at the back of the family home near the village of Rooskey. The father-of-five had lived there for 73 years. Since the death of his wife in 2002, he had lived alone."

Liam Farrell, 87, was found dead on January 12, 2020, at the back of his family home near Rooskey. His body displayed extensive bruising, abrasions and lacerations that the family believes indicate a vicious assault. Post-mortem pictures have been published by the family to demonstrate the injuries and to prompt a new garda investigation. The body was discovered by his daughter Anne. He had lived in the house for 73 years and had lived alone since his wife died in 2002. The family seeks reopening of the case due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

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