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A US company has apologised after featuring a Welsh couple murdered on their Caribbean honeymoon as "happy customers" - a year after their deaths. | A US company has apologised after featuring a Welsh couple murdered on their Caribbean honeymoon as "happy customers" - a year after their deaths. |
Friends of Ben and Catherine Mullany, both 31 were shocked to see a photo of them being used with false names to advertise internet company MyDishBiz. | Friends of Ben and Catherine Mullany, both 31 were shocked to see a photo of them being used with false names to advertise internet company MyDishBiz. |
The couple, from Pontardawe, near Swansea, were shot dead at their holiday bungalow on Antigua last July. | The couple, from Pontardawe, near Swansea, were shot dead at their holiday bungalow on Antigua last July. |
The company has removed the photo and apologised to both families. | The company has removed the photo and apologised to both families. |
The picture used on the site was taken in the run-up to the couple's wedding near their south Wales home a year ago this weekend. | The picture used on the site was taken in the run-up to the couple's wedding near their south Wales home a year ago this weekend. |
Next to the picture of the smiling couple was a false testimonial from "Frank and Mary from New York". | Next to the picture of the smiling couple was a false testimonial from "Frank and Mary from New York". |
Deepest apologies are extended to the families of the victims. Our company did not knowingly include the picture of the deceased on our website Company spokesman | Deepest apologies are extended to the families of the victims. Our company did not knowingly include the picture of the deceased on our website Company spokesman |
The photo was downloaded from an internet tribute to the couple murdered two weeks after their wedding a year ago then used alongside the bogus testimonial. | The photo was downloaded from an internet tribute to the couple murdered two weeks after their wedding a year ago then used alongside the bogus testimonial. |
The testimonial said: "We have made $1,080 alone with your MyDishBiz internet business opportunity. | The testimonial said: "We have made $1,080 alone with your MyDishBiz internet business opportunity. |
"We are very happy with this program. This is the best opportunity we've seen online ever. Thanks again." | |
Mrs Mullany, who was just completing her training to be a doctor, and her new husband trainee physiotherapist Ben were on the last day of their Caribbean honeymoon when they were shot in a bungled robbery attempt. | Mrs Mullany, who was just completing her training to be a doctor, and her new husband trainee physiotherapist Ben were on the last day of their Caribbean honeymoon when they were shot in a bungled robbery attempt. |
The couple married a year ago this weekend | The couple married a year ago this weekend |
Internet company MyDishBiz based in Wintersville, Ohio, has removed the photograph and apologised. | Internet company MyDishBiz based in Wintersville, Ohio, has removed the photograph and apologised. |
A spokesman said: "We are trying to track down who sent the testimonial and picture for inclusion on our website. | A spokesman said: "We are trying to track down who sent the testimonial and picture for inclusion on our website. |
"It may have been a disgruntled affiliate or someone who has a very warped sense of humour. | "It may have been a disgruntled affiliate or someone who has a very warped sense of humour. |
"Deepest apologies are extended to the families of the victims. Our company did not knowingly include the picture of the deceased on our website." | "Deepest apologies are extended to the families of the victims. Our company did not knowingly include the picture of the deceased on our website." |
Two local men, named as Avie Howell, 18, and Kaniel Martin, 21, are due to stand trial charged with the murders in Antigua. | Two local men, named as Avie Howell, 18, and Kaniel Martin, 21, are due to stand trial charged with the murders in Antigua. |
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