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The Murder of Inga Maria Hauser
Description
In April 1988, eighteen-year-old German student Inga Maria Hauser boarded a ferry from Scotland to Northern Ireland during a solo InterRail trip. Fourteen days later, her body was found in Ballypatrick Forest, almost forty miles from Larne. Nearly four decades on, police have DNA, thousands of samples and a suspect they said was supported by a strong hypothesis, but nobody has ever been charged with her murder.
Episode written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, researched by Karl O'Reilly
Sources
The Irish Times — “It’s on to Ireland – which pleases me most”, wrote backpacker before her death
ITV News — Inga Maria Hauser murder: “After 30 years, it’s time to tell us what you know”
RTÉ News — Renewed appeal over Inga Maria Hauser murder
Irish Legal News — Lawyers call for independent investigation after suspects face no charges
Belfast News Letter — Key crime-scene exhibits have not been retained
Belfast Telegraph — New inquest granted over the 1988 murder of German backpacker
The Irish Times — Two people emerge who may have information on Inga’s murder
RTÉ News — Pair questioned over backpacker murder may join inquest
The Irish News — Pair questioned over 1988 backpacker murder may join new inquest
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