The remains of Damien Heagney, 47, were recovered from a reservoir in Cappagh in August 2022.
Blood matching that of Cookstown man Damien Heagney was found in the flat of the man accused of his murder, a court heard on Monday.
Mr McHugh said "when each piece of evidence" was put together, it would lead them to conclude that Mr McCourt murdered Mr Heagney.Mr McHugh said Mr Heagney was last seen alive at the end of December 2021 and that his last known telephone traffic was on New Year's Day 2022. Mr McHugh said the following month the reservoir at Cappagh was searched and partial human remains were located.Following the discover of Mr Heagney's remains, police searched the property of Mr McCourt.
Following the discovery of Mr Heagney's dismembered remains, a property in Dungannon linked to Mr McCourt was searched by police and a pair of bolt cutters was found in a shed. The accused gave the company the car key and told them to leave the BMW at crossroads on the Omagh to Ballygawley Road, where it remained for several months.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trial begins for the murder of Damien HeagneyA man has gone on trial accused of murdering Damien Heagney.
Read more »
Damien Heagney: Diver recalls recovering remains from reservoirA diver who recovered the remains of Mr Heagney has given evidence at the murder trial.
Read more »
Damien Duff leads Shelbourne to title glory in final day of dramaIt was a blockbuster Friday night in Ireland as the league title destiny came down to the final matchday
Read more »
Paul Hughes in 'no doubt' rising Belfast MMA fighter can be world starPaul Hughes says Damien McGuigan has all the ability to 'rule the world' in MMA
Read more »
Phil Salt smashes century as England cruises past West IndiesEngland draws first blood in the five-match series in Barbados
Read more »
Elevated cytokines found in the blood of long COVID sufferers explain heart problemsUniversity of Queensland-led research has found inflammatory markers in the blood of long COVID patients which could explain why many experience ongoing cardiovascular issues.
Read more »