Police say the deaths of three people at an apartment in Glin Ree Court in Newry was an ‘unspeakable tragedy.’
Giselle Marimon-Herrera was 37 and her daughter Allison was 15. The body of a 38-year-old man was also found at the address. Police are not able to confirm his identity at this stage.
Police say 15-year-old Allison Marimon-Herrera was strangled. There is a ‘strong possibility’ her mother Giselle was also strangled. The results of a post mortem on body of man (38), who police believe was Giselle Marimon-Herrera’s partner have concluded that he died by hanging.
Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said since yesterday morning, officers from a PSNI Major Investigation team have been conducting a murder enquiry, following the discovery of the bodies.
Giselle who was from Columbia, arrived in Northern Ireland around four years ago. Allison, her daughter, was born in Spain and has lived in Northern Ireland since 2017.
She attended Newry High School.
“I believe that Giselle and Allison were still alive in the early hours of Sunday morning but family members have not been able to contact them since.
“I would appeal today to anyone who came into direct contact with either Giselle or Allison or communicated with them via text or social media since Friday to contact detectives in Newry.
“My thoughts today are very much with their families and friends who are trying to come to terms with their loss,” said Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy.
“We are currently supporting the families of those involved as well as Newry High school. I would ask that they are given the time and space to come to terms with these tragic events.
‘While our investigation remains at an early stage, there is no evidence at this time that anyone else was involved.
‘This is an unspeakable tragedy and anyone with information should contact detectives on 101,” he added.