The sister of a missing man expresses heartbreak as police confirm a body was found in Benidorm, leading to a murder investigation.
Benidorm: It’s such a tragic situation. The sister of John George, who had been missing for almost a month, is absolutely heartbroken. Police confirmed they found a body, and now a murder investigation is underway.
John, also known as John Hardy, went missing on December 18. He was supposed to fly home to spend Christmas with his two young sons. His family was frantic, searching everywhere and even traveling to Spain to look for him, with help from friends and police back in Northern Ireland.
Sadly, the family’s lawyer announced that a body was discovered recently. Courtney, John’s sister, shared her pain, saying her heart is broken and she needs time to process everything. It’s just so overwhelming for her right now.
According to the family’s lawyer, John’s father was informed by Spanish police that his son’s remains were found and are now in a morgue for identification. The family feels a mix of distress and relief, as this news ends a long and painful search. They’re asking for privacy as they navigate this difficult time and the next steps in the murder investigation.
Detective Inspector Jennifer Rea from the Police Service of Northern Ireland expressed her condolences to the family and mentioned that they’re working closely with Spanish authorities. They’re also urging anyone with information to come forward to help with the investigation.
Courtney had been worried sick, saying her brother wouldn’t go days without contacting her. She hadn’t eaten in days, and it was just heartbreaking to hear how much she was struggling. John was supposed to join her for Christmas dinner, and now it’s just a nightmare.
John’s brother described him as a cheerful guy who had faced some challenges with addiction. Courtney even set up a GoFundMe to help with the search, which raised over £26,000. It’s just a tough time for the family, and everyone is hoping for some answers soon.
