Overview

• Inga Maria Hauser, an 18-year-old from Munich, was found dead in Ballypatrick Forest, Northern Ireland, 36 years ago.
• A pre-inquest review was held in Belfast, marking the first comprehensive public examination of the case.
• The Hauser family, represented by Claire McKeegan, expressed trust and hope that the inquest will provide long-awaited answers.
• Despite a large-scale DNA screening and previous arrests, no charges have been brought due to insufficient evidence.
• The inquest is seen as a crucial step for the family, who have been seeking justice since Inga's murder in 1988.