John George’s family is devastated after his body was found in Spain, leading to an arrest in connection with his murder.
John’s father, Billy, was asked to identify his son’s remains but found it too painful to go through with it. He shared that he wanted to remember John as he was, not how he looked after being outside for so long. It’s been a tough time for the family.
Currently, John’s body is in a morgue in Alicante, and an autopsy is planned to find out how he died. While DNA tests are still pending, police believe it is indeed John. Billy expressed his disappointment over the lack of communication from the Spanish authorities since the news broke.
He feels utterly devastated and believes they’ve done more for the investigation than the police have. The family is emotionally drained and just wants justice for John. They’re still trying to process everything after hearing from him last on December 14, when he mentioned plans to visit Benidorm.
The man arrested is from the Czech Republic and is expected to appear in a closed court session soon. In Spain, only trials are public, so details might be limited. There’s talk that more arrests could happen as the investigation unfolds.
Kevin Winters, a lawyer helping the George family, mentioned that they are feeling a mix of relief and distress. They’re relieved that John’s remains have been found but are struggling with the emotional toll of the situation. The family is now focused on the murder investigation, which has shifted their energy from searching for John to seeking answers about his death.
They have many questions, especially about the suspect and whether he’s the only one involved. The family is anxious about the investigation’s progress and what might happen next. They’re waiting for updates before deciding when to return home.
The PSNI has expressed their support for the George family during this difficult time. They’re working closely with international law enforcement to assist in the investigation. Detective Inspector Jennifer Rea emphasized the importance of any information that could help the Spanish authorities and encouraged anyone with leads to come forward.
