Man jailed for life for murdering Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin
Briefly

Vikat Bhagat has been convicted of the rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin, who was found dead in Goa in March 2017 shortly after arriving on a backpacking trip. The District and Sessions Court sentenced him to life imprisonment for both charges, with additional time for destroying evidence. Following the verdict, McLaughlin's family expressed their relief and gratitude towards those who supported them in their quest for justice, emphasizing the emotional toll of nearly eight years spent fighting for justice.
"Danielle's family and friends are so thankful to both embassies, public prosecutors, lawyers and investigating officers involved in our fight for justice..."
"We have lost nearly eight years of our lives fighting for Danielle and we are so thankful that we can now start grieving her immeasurable loss..."
Read at Irish Independent
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