Skull of man found in Irish Sea lost by State
A human skull recovered from the Irish Sea in 2006, known as 'Lambay Man,' has been lost by the Irish State. Despite forensic efforts and facial reconstruction, the remains were never identified, and the loss of the evidence complicates potential future investigations.
Why it matters
The loss of forensic evidence in a cold case raises significant questions regarding state accountability and the handling of human remains in criminal investigations.
A human skull found in the Irish Sea more than a decade ago has been lost by the State.
The article reports on a failure of state administration with a focus on the facts of the case.
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