The Latest Breaking News from Danielle McLaughlin

Family of Irish backpacker killed in India welcome decision to hold inquest

Danielle McLaughlin, 28, was found dead in Goa in March 2017.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Indian Man Allegedly Tortured Into False Confession Over Brutal 2017 Murder of Irish Backpacker

Vikat Bhagat claims policee tortured him and forced him to put his finger prints on the beer bottles found near the stanggled body of Danielle McLaughlin.

International Business Times UK · Feb 18, 2025

Man who raped and murdered Irish backpacker found dead in Goa is jailed for life

A 31-year-old man has been jailed for life over the rape and murder of a 28-year-old Irish tourist in Goa, India.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Man found guilty of rape and murder of Irish backpacker in India

Justice has ‘finally been achieved’, backpacker’s family say

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

Justice for Danielle McLaughlin: Man convicted of Irish backpacker's rape and murder in Goa

Vikat Bhagat was found guilty at the District and Sessions Court in south Goa on Friday

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Man accused of Danielle McLaughlin murder claims he was assaulted by prison officers as trial delayed again

This morning’s hearing at Court Marago could not go ahead because Vikat Bhagat did not appear from jail or on video link

Irish Mirror · Jun 2, 2023

Family of tragic Danielle McLaughlin 'hopeful' high level meeting in India will fast track murder trial

EXCLUSIVE: 'Ensuring a quick conclusion to the court case is a significant priority for the British and Irish Governments as well as, of course for Danielle’s family,' a statement by the Irish and British diplomats said

Irish Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

Family of Danielle McLaughlin 'can't move forward' six years on from murder amid frustrating court delays

EXCLUSIVE: 'Six years but it only feels like yesterday', said Andrea, adding “We will never get over Danielle’s death but hopefully one day we will be able to make sure her death wasn’t in vain and that she can rest easy knowing her truth was told.”

Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Partner of woman killed on yoga retreat in India brands murder trial 'a farce'

He said he had no faith in the justice system in India

Dublin Live · Aug 7, 2022

Mum of tragic Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin issues plea over 'frustrating and never-ending' murder trial

The trial initially opened at Court Margao on April 6, 2018, but has only continued intermittently since then

Irish Mirror · May 9, 2022