'I had questions about Katie Simpson and I have questions here' - former detective's concern over case of woman (23) found dead in Monaghan canal

"A former police officer who investigated the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson has raised concerns over the unexplained death of a young woman found in a Monaghan canal."

"Retired PSNI officer James ­Brannigan has called on the pathologist who reviewed Ms Simpson's post-mortem to look at the case of Kelly Lynch, a 23-year-old who was found dead under a bridge in Monaghan on March 17 last year."

Retired PSNI officer James Brannigan, who investigated the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson, has sought answers about the unexplained death of Kelly Lynch. Kelly Lynch, aged 23, was found dead under a bridge in Monaghan on March 17 last year, and her body was discovered in a Monaghan canal. Brannigan has called on the pathologist who reviewed Ms Simpson's post-mortem to examine Lynch's case for potential links or overlooked forensic evidence. Brannigan's involvement brings investigative experience to family concerns and underscores calls for an independent or renewed forensic review.

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