Police Re-Interview Dassen Narayanen Amid DNA Findings in Michaela McAreavey Murder Probe

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Police investigating the murder of Michaela McAreavey have shifted their focus to Dassen Narayanen, a 26-year-old security guard, following DNA findings that may link him to the crime scene. Narayanen was initially accused of conspiracy to commit theft but has now been questioned by the Major Crime Investigation Team over the presence of his DNA in the hotel room. The DNA report, which the police obtained in March, indicated that DNA from at least three different people, including Narayanen, was found in the room.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dassen Narayanen, a 26-year-old security guard, has been re-interviewed by police due to DNA findings linking him to the murder scene of Michaela McAreavey.
  • The DNA report found DNA from at least three different people, including Narayanen, in the hotel room where Michaela was killed.
  • Narayanen was originally charged with conspiracy to commit theft but is now being investigated for the murder.
  • The Major Crime Investigation Team questioned Narayanen on Friday, where he denied nothing more than being present in the room and possibly touching certain things.
  • New suspects include Avinash Treebhoowoon, 30, and Sandip Mooneea, 41, who will face trial next year for the murder.
  • A forensic report revealed no DNA traces from Treebhoowoon and Mooneea, but Narayanen's DNA was detected in the bathroom of the Legends Hotel suite where Michaela was murdered.

Statistics:

  • Age of Dassen Narayanen: 26
  • Age of Avinash Treebhoowoon: 30
  • Age of Sandip Mooneea: 41
  • Number of DNA contributors in the hotel room: At least three people
  • Number of years Avinash Treebhoowoon and Sandip Mooneea will face trial: Next year
  • Time of year Narayanen's legal team received the DNA report: Since March

Sources:

  • [Narayanen re-questioned over DNA findings in Michaela murder probe](https://www.google.com/search?q=narayanen+re-questioned+over+dna+findings+in+michaela+murder+probe&num=10&sxpsta=article)
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