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Noah Donohoe was searching biblical related sites prior to disappearance, inquest hears

Noah Donohoe had been searching biblical related sites before he disappeared, the inquest into his death has heard. The inquest has been hearing from a digital expert who examined Noah's communication and social media accounts and activities. The 14-year-old's body was found in an underground water tunnel six days after he disappeared in north Belfast almost six years ago. A barrister for the coroner outlined how the findings of Simon Young showed that Noah had been searching for biblical terms which included references to the bible online and what does Cain say to Abel. The inquest heard that searching had been taking place in the early hours of the morning. Other searches conducted by Noah on the day he went missing referred to Christianity, how to reject Satan, and how to repent. Commenting on other searches the witness agreed with the barrister that they were "nothing above teenage curiosity". Simon Young concluded that he did not consider Noah's interactions and searching activities to be a matter for any concern, describing much of it as "normal teenage behaviour with friends". He agreed with the barrister that other searches by Noah reflected his interest in studying and his

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Noah Donohoe was searching biblical related sites prior to disappearance, inquest hears

Noah Donohoe had been searching biblical related sites before he disappeared, the inquest into his death has heard. The inquest has been hearing from a digital expert who examined Noah's communication and social media accounts and…

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Noah Donohoe was searching biblical related sites prior to disappearance, inquest hears

Noah Donohoe had been searching biblical related sites before he disappeared, the inquest into his death has heard. The inquest has been hearing from a digital expert who examined Noah's communication and social media…

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