Michaela's grief-stricken husband John: 'I love my wife'
The devastated husband of strangled teacher Michaela Harte has asked a government official in Mauritius to relay a simple message home: "I love my wife".
John McAreavey found Michaela's body shortly after she had been murdered in their hotel room while the couple were on honeymoon on Mauritius.
Tourism Minister Nando Bodha said a number of people were being questioned by police, including hotel workers.
“So far the police have been talking to a number of people. I think some are regarded as suspects from what I have heard,” he told RTE Radio.
Mr Bodha said he met Mr McAreavey at the hotel, where a small number of staff where constantly at his side offering support.
“He is really very distressed,” the minister said.
It is understood Mr McAreavey found his wife dead 45 minutes after she left him in the restaurant.
“This is the first time that something like this has happened here. Those who have been to Mauritius know that it is a peaceful place,” the minister said.
“What I can assure you is that there will be a fully fledged investigation into the matter. The people of Mauritius are shocked. We share the distress and sadness of the family.”
Mr Bodha said he had spoken to the Police Commissioner in Mauritius and expected the case to progress rapidly.
