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A detective leading the investigation into the murder of an Armagh widow has said it may have been a burglary or robbery "gone wrong". | A detective leading the investigation into the murder of an Armagh widow has said it may have been a burglary or robbery "gone wrong". |
The body of 62-year-old Eileen Corrigan was found in her home at Boyds Row, near Loughgall Road, on 6 October. | The body of 62-year-old Eileen Corrigan was found in her home at Boyds Row, near Loughgall Road, on 6 October. |
Police are revisiting the area on Thursday and are renewing their appeal for information. | Police are revisiting the area on Thursday and are renewing their appeal for information. |
Detective Chief Inspector Debbie McMaster, thanked the community for their assistance. | Detective Chief Inspector Debbie McMaster, thanked the community for their assistance. |
"We have had a number of calls following our appeal last week and myself and my officers are very pleased with the response, however we still need witnesses to come forward. | "We have had a number of calls following our appeal last week and myself and my officers are very pleased with the response, however we still need witnesses to come forward. |
"One of our lines of enquiry is that this may have been a burglary or robbery gone wrong that tragically resulted in Eileen's death," the detective said. | "One of our lines of enquiry is that this may have been a burglary or robbery gone wrong that tragically resulted in Eileen's death," the detective said. |
Mrs Corrigan, who lived alone after the death of her husband 12 years ago, was described by neighbours as "quiet and inoffensive" and was well-known in the area. | Mrs Corrigan, who lived alone after the death of her husband 12 years ago, was described by neighbours as "quiet and inoffensive" and was well-known in the area. |
Detectives believe she was last seen alive the Thursday before she was found dead by a friend. | Detectives believe she was last seen alive the Thursday before she was found dead by a friend. |
SDLP Armagh City Councillor Mealla Bratton said "people are frightened by reports that police are investigating a possible robbery that went wrong which led to Eileen's death. | |
"The fact that those responsible are still at large is causing widespread anxiety, especially among older people." |
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