Gardai have said they are keen to speak to anyone who may have interacted with the victim of a fatal assault in Westmeath.
Fortune teller Stefan Posschier died in “violent” circumstances at his home at Rattin, between Kinnegad and Milltownpass, in Co Westmeath.
A relative, who also lives in the area, raised the alarm before 6pm on Tuesday after making the grim discovery.
On Thursday, Gardai issued a fresh appeal for information - including a plea to speak with anyone who may have interacted with Mr Posschier either in person or on social media.
A spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: "A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed and continues to keep the family informed of the investigation.
"Investigating Gardaí at Mullingar would like to speak to any person that met with or saw Stefan or interacted with him on social media on the days prior to the discovery of his body on the afternoon of Tuesday 25th October 2022.
"Investigating Gardaí can be contacted at the incident room in Mullingar Garda Station on 044 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or through any Garda Station.
"No arrests have been made at this time."
The Irish Mirror has learned there were efforts to conceal the body, which was found at the rear of the property. On the same evening, gardai located a man known to the victim in Co Carlow who they have identified as the chief suspect in the case.
Although he has not been arrested in relation to the death, he has spoken to detectives. The suspect is known to gardai and sources say he has previously threatened to kill.
On Wednesday night, a postmortem on Mr Posschier’s remains was taking place at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore, Co Offaly, to establish how he met his death.
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