Husband of murdered honeymoon bride Michaela McAreavey re-marries five years on from Mauritius tragedy
Devastated John McAreavey found his newlywed dead in the bath of their Mauritius honeymoon suite in 2011
THE heartbroken husband of murdered honeymoon bride Michaela McAreavey has finally found love and wed again.
Devastated John McAreavey found his newlywed dead in the bath of their Mauritius honeymoon suite in 2011.
Despite a high-profile case against two hotel workers, nobody was ever charged for Michaela's murder and John faced turmoil in his bid to find justice.
John posted a photo of himself with his new bride Tara Brennan on social media following their big day.
He captioned the grinning snap with a simple heart symbol.
Pals congratulated the newlyweds, with one writing: "Congratulations John and Tara. Looking fabulous! A fantastic day was had too."
Another added: "Massive congrats you pair! Tara what a stunning bride you are!"
Michaela's dad Mickey Harte is believed to have been one of the guests at the wedding.
His daughter was brutally murdered on her dream honeymoon just 12 days after marrying John.
Michaela, an Irish teacher, was wrestled to the ground and strangled after heading back to her hotel room to grab a Kit Kat to have with tea.
It was the first-ever murder of a tourist in Mauritius and three hotel employees were arrested on suspicion of killing her. Two were later charged.
Michaela was put in the bath tub with the water turned on - where John found her shortly after.
The widower has since set up a charity in memory of his wife, 27, named The Michaela Foundation.
He met Tara on a night out in 2013 and the pair got engaged last year.
Speaking about moving on from the tragedy, he said: "Myself and Tara get on really well and we're really good friends.
"That relationship continues to blossom and I am so thankful she came into my life, she's such a wonderful person and I love spending time with her.
"Michaela will always be a part of my life. I don't see Michaela being completely lost.
"She's just in a different place now and I know she is happy now.
"Times have been difficult but we have managed to get through it."
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