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Irish Post
22-05-2025
- Irish Post
Public appeal over unsolved murder of Irish teen whose body was found in a quarry
POLICE have appealed to the public for help as they review the unsolved murder of a young Irish woman whose body was found in a quarry. Marian Beattie was found at the bottom of a quarry in Co. Tyrone after she attended a nearby dance where her brother was playing in the band. The 18-year-old had been attending the charity dance at Hadden's Garage in Aughnacloy on Friday, March 30, 1973. She was last seen leaving the dance with a young man just after 1am and walking in the direction of Hadden's Quarry. Just after 6am the following morning her body was found at the bottom of the quarry. Marian Beattie was found dead in a quarry in 1973 'We believe Marian left the dance at Hadden's Garage with a man, walking in the direction of the nearby car park at the top of Hadden's Quarry about 400 yards away from the garage,' Detective Inspector Thompson, from the PSNI's Legacy Investigation Branch, who are reviewing the murder case, said today. 'We do not know what happened next but Marian's body was found at the bottom of the quarry approximately 80-100ft below the car park,' he added. Police hope information from the public may shed some light on the circumstances surrounding Ms Beattie's death. 'I appreciate this murder took place over 50 years ago but we would like to talk to anyone who was at the dance at Hadden's Garage on the night of Friday, 30th March 1973,' Det Insp Thompson said. 'Marian went there with a girlfriend to listen to her brother's band. 'Did you see who she was dancing with or speaking with? 'Did you see her leave the dance with a man? Do you know who he was? Did you see her in the car park at the quarry any time after 1.15am on the Saturday morning? 'Additionally, do you remember anyone who was at the dance returning home distressed or with dirt on their clothes? Has anyone ever talked about the events of that night?' He added: 'Marian's family deserve to know what happened to her that night. 'I am appealing to anyone who may be able to help us progress the investigation and bring some closure to the Beattie family to come forward and speak to Detectives in Legacy Investigation Branch.' Detectives can be contacted by calling 101. See More: Co Tyrone, Investigation, Marian Beattlie, Murder, Quarry
Sky News
22-05-2025
- Sky News
Marian Beattie: Fresh appeal over 1973 murder of 18-year-old
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information around the unsolved murder of a teenager in Northern Ireland more than 50 years ago. The body of Marian Beattie, 18, was discovered at the bottom of a quarry. She had attended a charity dance at Hadden's Garage in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, on Friday 30 March 1973 to listen to her brother playing in the band. The teenager, who had attended with a girlfriend, was last seen leaving with a young man just after 1am on the Saturday and walking in the direction of a nearby car park at the top of Hadden's Quarry. Her body was found at the bottom of the quarry - around 80-100ft below the car park - shortly after 6am on Saturday 31 March. Detectives from Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Legacy Investigation Branch have issued a fresh appeal for information amid a review into the death. Detective Inspector Thompson said: "I appreciate this murder took place over 50 years ago, but we would like to talk to anyone who was at the dance. "Marian went there with a girlfriend to listen to her brother's band. Did you see who she was dancing with or speaking with? "Did you see her leave the dance with a man? Do you know who he was? Did you see her in the car park at the quarry any time after 1.15am on the Saturday morning? "Additionally, do you remember anyone who was at the dance returning home distressed or with dirt on their clothes? Has anyone ever talked about the events of that night?" The detective urged all those with information to come forward in a bid to help give the Beattie family "some closure".
Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Police issue fresh appeal over 1973 murder of Portadown teenager Marian Beattie
Marian Beattie was just 18 years old when she was murdered. Her body was found at the bottom of a quarry near Aughnacloy in 1973, after she attended a charity dance at Hadden's Garage on Friday March 30, 1973 to listen to her brother play in a band. Marian was last seen leaving the dance with a young man just after 1am and walking in the direction of Hadden's Quarry. Her body was discovered at the bottom of the nearby quarry shortly after 6am the following morning, Saturday March 31. The PSNI have said that detectives from the Legacy Investigation Branch are now reviewing the case. They have issued a renewed appeal to the public for information about the circumstances surrounding her death. Detective Inspector Thompson said: 'We believe Marian left the dance at Hadden's Garage with a man, walking in the direction of the nearby car park at the top of Hadden's Quarry about 400 yards away from the garage. "We do not know what happened next but Marian's body was found at the bottom of the quarry approximately 80-100ft below the car park. 'I appreciate this murder took place over 50 years ago but we would like to talk to anyone who was at the dance at Hadden's Garage on the night of Friday, 30th March 1973. "Marian went there with a girlfriend to listen to her brother's band. Did you see who she was dancing with or speaking with? "Did you see her leave the dance with a man? Do you know who he was? Did you see her in the car park at the quarry any time after 1.15am on the Saturday morning? 'Additionally, do you remember anyone who was at the dance returning home distressed or with dirt on their clothes? Has anyone ever talked about the events of that night?' Earlier this month Marian's family pledged never to give up on their fight for justice. Marian's unsolved murder is one of Northern Ireland's most enduring murder mysteries and was revisited during a new series of true crime stories by Irish broadcaster TG4. Her brother Gerard told the programme: 'We have put a memorial stone up near enough at the quarry where Marian was and hopefully it will turn somebody's mind over. 'I'm not going to let it go — people tell you it does get easier, it definitely doesn't. DI Thompson added: 'Marian's family deserve to know what happened to her that night. "I am appealing to anyone who may be able to help us progress the investigation and bring some closure to the Beattie family to come forward and speak to Detectives in Legacy Investigation Branch. Detectives can be contacted by calling 101. "Alternatively a report can be made online at and also via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at
