Michaela McAreavey was found strangled as she honeymooned in Mauritius
Resha Treebhoowoon, wife of Avinash Treebhoowoon accused of the murder of Michaela Mc Areavey leaving the Supreme Court in Mauritius on the second day of the Murder Trial in Port Louis Mauritius yesterday.Pic Steve Humphreys23rd May 2012.
Two men have been found not guilty of murdering Northern Ireland schoolteacher Michaela McAreavey
John and Michaela McAreavey outside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.
Murder accused Sandip Moneea leaving the Supreme Court in Mauritius at the Michaela Mc Areavey murder Trial in Port Louis Mauritius yesterday.Pic Steve Humphreys12th June 2012.
(From the left) Mickey Harte, John McAreavey, Michaela Harte, Bishop John McAreavey and Brendan McAreavey are seen on the wedding day of Michaela Harte and John McAreavey at St. Malacheys Church Ballymacilrory on December 30, 2010.
John and Michaela McAreavey at the Giant's Causeway, in North Antrim
Michaela Mc Areavey's memorial card with prayer on the reverse side.Pic Steve Humphreys24th May 2012.
CCTV footage allegedly showing Michaela Harte and John McAreavey arguing
John McAreavey at the Supreme Court in Port Louis, Mauritius
The funeral of Michaela McAreavey, which took place at St Malachy's Church, Co Tyrone. January 17, 2011
Michaela McAreavey's widower John McAreavey follows her coffin as it is carried to St Malachy's church in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone, for her funeral. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday January 17, 2011. Irish President Mary McAleese was among those who attended the funeral of Tyrone GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) manager Mickey Harte's daughter. Many others followed the cortege from the family home in bright winter sunshine. It was one of the biggest funerals in Northern Ireland for several years, with political and community representatives from all sides attending. See PA story IRISH Mauritius. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Michaela McAreavey's coffin is carried from her parents' home in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone as the funeral cortege makes its way to St Malachy's church for her funeral. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday January 17, 2011. Irish President Mary McAleese was among those who attended the funeral of Tyrone GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) manager Mickey Harte's daughter. Many others followed the cortege from the family home in bright winter sunshine. It was one of the biggest funerals in Northern Ireland for several years, with political and community representatives from all sides attending. See PA story IRISH Mauritius. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire
BALLYGAWLEY, NORTHERN IRELAND - JANUARY 17: John McAreavey, husband of Muchaela McAreavey and her father Mickey Harte walk behind her coffin on January 17, 2011 in Ballygawley, Northern Ireland. Mrs McAreavey who is the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic manager Mickey Harte , was murdered on her honeymoon in Mauritius last week. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
BALLYGAWLEY, NORTHERN IRELAND - JANUARY 17: John McAreavey, husband of Muchaela McAreavey and her father Mickey Harte walk behind her coffin on January 17, 2011 in Ballygawley, Northern Ireland. Mrs McAreavey who is the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic manager Mickey Harte , was murdered on her honeymoon in Mauritius last week. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
BALLYGAWLEY, NORTHERN IRELAND - JANUARY 17: Mourners carry the coffin of Muchaela McAreavy on January 17, 2011 in Ballygawley, Northern Ireland. Mrs McAreavey who is the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic manager Mickey Harte , was murdered on her honeymoon in Mauritius last week. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Michaela McAreavey's father Mickey Harte (left) and widower John McAreavey (right) follow her coffin as it is carried to St Malachy's church in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone, for her funeral. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday January 17, 2011. Irish President Mary McAleese was among those who attended the funeral of Tyrone GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) manager Mickey Harte's daughter. Many others followed the cortege from the family home in bright winter sunshine. It was one of the biggest funerals in Northern Ireland for several years, with political and community representatives from all sides attending. See PA story IRISH Mauritius. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Alan Lewis PhotopressPicture by Colm O'Reilly 17-01-11Tyrone Gaelic football boss Mickey Harte carries the coffin of his daughter Michaela McAreavey, 27. Mrs McAreavey was found strangled in her hotel room in Mauritius a week ago.The funeral is being held at St Malachy's in Ballymacilroy, County Tyrone, the church in which she married John McAreavey on 30 December.
Funeral of Michaela McAreavey who was murdered while on her honeymoon in Mauritius. The daughter of Tyrone Senior GAA football team Mickey Harte was found dead in her bathtub at the four-star Legends Hotel.
Michaela McAreavey's brother Mark Harte carries her coffin from her parents' home in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone, as the funeral cortege makes its way to St Malachy's church for her funeral. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday January 17, 2011. Irish President Mary McAleese was among those who attended the funeral of Tyrone GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) manager Mickey Harte's daughter. Many others followed the cortege from the family home in bright winter sunshine. It was one of the biggest funerals in Northern Ireland for several years, with political and community representatives from all sides attending. See PA story IRISH Mauritius. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Michaela McAreavey's coffin is carried from her parents' home in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone as the funeral cortege makes its way to St Malachy's church for her funeral.
Michaela and John McAreavey outside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France
Michaela McAreavey's coffin is carried from her parents' home in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone as the funeral cortege makes its way to St Malachy's church for her funeral.
John and Michaela McAreavey on their honeymoon
Michaela and John McAreavey outside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France
Preparations take place at St Malachy's Church outside Ballygawley for the funeral of Michaela McAreavey
Preparations take place at St Malachy's Church outside Ballygawley
Mourners line the route as a hearse transporting Michaela McAreavey's body approaches in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone
Michaela McAreavey, daughter of Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte.
Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte at his daughter Michaela's wedding to John McAreavey
John and Michaela McAreavey, pictured here on a visit to the Giant's Causeway. The couple were on honeymoon in Mauritius when Michaela was murdered.
The remains of murdered honeymooner Michaela McAreavey return home last night from Mauritius.
The remains of murdered honeymooner Michaela McAreavey return home last night from Mauritius.
Former Tyrone Captain Peter Canavan (3rd left) joins members of the Errigal Ciaran GAA Club line the route as a hearse transporting the body of murdered Mauritius honeymooner Michaela McAreavey approaches in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone.
The body of Michaela McAreavey left George Best Belfast City airport in a hearse on Friday afternoon.
Michaela McAreavey's husband John, (foreground), waits for the hearse to leave Belfast city airport under police escort on the last leg of ehe journey home
Michaela's remains leave Victoria Hospital in Muiritius yesterday en route to the airport. 13th January 2011.
John McAreavey, husband of Michaela Harte leaving the mortuary at Victoria Hospital in Mauritius yesterday wearing her wedding ring and engagement ring around his neck
John McAreavey, husband of Michaela Harte leaving the mortuary at Victoria Hospital in Mauritius yesterday wearing her wedding ring and engagement ring around his neck
A hearse with the body of Michaela McAreavey, leaves George Best Belfast city airport. Friday January 14, 2011.
Michaela McAreavey on her wedding day at St. Malacheys Church Ballymacilrory on December 30, 2010.
ohn McAreavey and wife Michaela Harte are seen on their wedding day at St. Malacheys Church Ballymacilrory on December 30, 2010.
Michaela Harte Far Right front in St.Malachy's Primary School where she attended and later done her teaching placement..
Raj Theekoy
Suspect Avinash Treebhoowoon (29) is brought to Mapou Court, Port Louis Mauritius, Wednesday, Jan.12, 2011. The room attendant has been charged with the murder of Michaela McAreavey.
Suspect Sandip Moneea (41) covers his face as he is escorted to Mapou Court, Port Louis Mauritius, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. The floor supervisor has been charged with the murder of Michaela McAreavey.
Raj Theekoy (33), faces a conspiracy charge in connection with the murder of Michaela McAreavey.
A distraught Mickey Harte with son Michael.
Michaela Harte (left) in St.Malachy's Primary School where she attended as a pupil and later completed her teaching placement.
Michaela Harte in with Throphy in St.Malachy's Primary School where Michaela attended and later done her teaching placement
Micheala Harte in fancy dress in St.Malachy's Primary School where she attended as a pupil and later completed her teaching placement..
A distraught Mickey Harte with sons Matthew (left) and Michael at their family home near Ballygawley
Michaela Harte after she had received a B.Ed at Queens University Belfast. (Picture taken in June 2006)
Balloons with the couple's names giving directions to St Malachy's Church outside Ballygwley where they recently got married
A distraught Mickey Harte at his family home near Ballygawley
Wedding flowers from the couple's recent marriage at St Malachy's Church outside Ballygawley
Alan Lewis - PhotopressBelfast.co.uk 11/1/2011Mandatory Credit - Picture by Justin KernoghanA distraught Mickey Harte with sons Matthew (left) and Michael at their family home near Ballygawley today.Michaela, the daughter of Tyrone gaelic football manager Mickey Harte was strangled, Mauritius police have said.Michaela McAreavey, 27, was found dead at the Legends hotel in Mauritius where she was staying while on honeymoon.The 27-year-old Irish woman had married John McAreavey, a member of Down's gaelic football team, on 30 December. He is not a suspect.Police in Mauritius intend to question six people about the killing later on Tuesday.
A wedding sign and balloons telling wedding guests directions to the church near the family home in Ballygawley
Mickey Harte (centre), is comforted at the family home outside Ballygawley in Co Tyrone
(From the left) Mickey Harte, John McAreavey, Michaela Harte, Bishop John McAreavey and Brendan McAreavey are seen on the wedding day of Michaela Harte and John McAreavey
Donegal Celtic and Cliftonville observe a minutes silence in respect of Michaela Harte at the game in west Belfast
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte and his daughter Michaella
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte and his daughter Michaela after the All Ireland Football Final 28/9/2003
Michaela Harte, daughter of Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte. Pic by Ian Magill. 23/3/10.Real Woman feature by Stephanie Bell.
Michaela Harte
Irish News handout of (left to right) Mickey Harte, John McAreavey, Michaela Harte, Bishop John McAreavey and Brendan McAreavey on the wedding day of Michaela Harte and John McAreavey at St. Malacheys Church Ballymacilrory on December 30, 2010. Michaela, the daughter of Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte was murdered in her hotel room, police in Mauritius confirmed today.
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte with his son David and daughter Michaela after his side's win at Croke Park
Tyrone GAA boss Mickey Harte graduates at Queens University pictured with his daughter Machela who also graduatedand became a Bachelor in Education
Michaela Harte appearing on the television programme the Late Late Show.
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte celebrates with his daughter Michaela and his son Matthew
John McAreavey and wife Michaela Harte are seen on their wedding day at St. Malacheys Church Ballymacilrory on December 30, 2010.
Mickey Harte, pictured in 2006 with his daughter Michaela
Michaela McAreavey was found strangled in her hotel room
By Colm Kelpie
– 14 July 2012
A key witness in the Michaela McAreavey murder trial was unable to give evidence because he had left the country and police could not trace him.
The fact that the former Legends Hotel bellboy Rajiv Bhujun's whereabouts were not pinned down by the members of the Mauritian Police's Major Crimes Investigation Team (MCIT) in advance of the trial casts further doubt on the quality of the investigation.
Mr Bhujun, along with John McAreavey, was among the first people to reach the room where Mrs McAreavey was murdered.
He was therefore a critical witness for both the defence and prosecution.
Mrs McAreavey was having lunch with her husband in the restaurant of the Legends Hotel on the day she was killed, and left to return to her room to fetch biscuits.
Mr McAreavey waited 15 minutes for her return, before leaving to go back to the couple's room.
He knocked on the door, and received no answer. As he didn't have a key card with him, he returned to the hotel reception where Mr Bhujun was sent with him to gain access to the bedroom.
The pair walked to the room, Mr Bhujun opened the door, and Mr McAreavey entered alone.
Mr Bhujun -- known as witness 28 -- reportedly told police that while he did not enter the McAreavey's bedroom, he heard a scream from Mr McAreavey and rushed in to see Mrs McAreavey lifeless in the bath.
During the course of the trial, prosecution barrister Mehdi Manrakhan told the court in Port Louis that it was his understanding that the former bellboy had left employment at the hotel, left the country and was working on a cruise ship.
Defence lawyer Sanjeev Teeluckdharry demanded Mr Bhujun's previous statements to police in relation to the case be entered as evidence because, as he put it, he was the "first independent witness" to reach the crime scene the day Michaela died.
But the prosecution objected to the motion, saying that such evidence would be "hearsay".
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