Six Years On, First National Appeal in Farrell Death to Air on RTÉ’s Crimecall

A renewed appeal for information in relation to the death of Leitrim farmer Liam Farrell will be broadcast tonight as part of a national television investigation, six years after his family first began seeking answers.

The case of the 87-year-old, who died in January 2020, is set to be highlighted on Crimecall on RTÉ One at 9.35pm, in a bid to generate new leads.

Mr Farrell was discovered by family members at the rear of his home on January 12, 2020, with visible injuries. While a post-mortem examination at the time determined the cause of death to be a heart attack, his family have consistently raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his passing.

The Farrell family have been waiting six years for a national appeal of this scale, the case has since undergone significant developments. The Minister for Justice approved an order for the exhumation of Mr Farrell’s remains, allowing for further forensic examination.

The investigation is now under review by the Garda Serious Crime Review Team, with tonight’s televised appeal aimed at encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

The Farrell family hope the renewed attention will finally bring clarity to the circumstances of the retired farmer’s death.