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John Hand

Westmeath fortune teller Stefan Posschier's body was found hidden under tarpaulin

A major inquiry has been launched after a man’s body was found concealed under tarpaulin.

Gardai have identified a chief suspect after a fortune teller Stefan Posschier died in “violent” circumstances at his home at Rattin, between Kinnegad and Milltownpass, in Co Westmeath. A relative, who also lives in the area, raised the alarm before 6pm on Tuesday after making the grim discovery.

The Irish Mirror has learned there were efforts to conceal the body, which was found at the rear of the property. On the same evening, gardai located a man known to the victim in Co Carlow who they have identified as the chief suspect in the case.

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