The trial court had on Friday found Vikat Bhagat guilty of raping and murdering the 28-year-old backpacker. The verdict came after nearly eight years of legal proceedings, with the victim’s ...

A man who raped and murdered an Irish backpacker in India eight years ago has been jailed for life. Danielle McLaughlin's body was found on a beach popular with holidaymakers in Goa in March 2017.

May Danielle rest in peace," the statement said. Goa is a popular backpacking destination in India. Millions of tourists visit its numerous beach resorts every year.