An inquest into the tragic case of Noah Donohoe has confirmed that there is no evidence linking Daryl Paul, who stole a laptop from Noah’s bag, to the schoolboy’s disappearance. Noah, a 14-year-old from Belfast, was found dead in a water tunnel six days after going missing in June 2020. The inquest revealed that CCTV footage showed Paul had no contact with Noah during the critical time frame.
The Donohoe family lawyer raised questions about Noah’s missing phone, which recorded a photo shortly after his disappearance. This has led to speculation about whether someone else could have had possession of the phone or Noah’s coat, which remains unaccounted for. The police, however, maintained that their primary focus was on locating Noah rather than the phone.
During the proceedings, it was emphasized that despite various lines of questioning, there was no evidence of third-party involvement in Noah’s case. The PSNI detective involved in the investigation reiterated that the absence of evidence does not imply guilt, and the focus remains on understanding the circumstances surrounding Noah’s tragic end.
The inquest has highlighted the complexities of the investigation and the challenges faced by the family in seeking answers. As the hearings continue, the Donohoe family hopes to uncover more about the events leading to Noah’s disappearance, while the police stress the importance of evidence in guiding their inquiries.
Source: BBC News
