Body of suspected triple murderer taken to crematorium for private service

Ian Rutledge and inset Vanessa Whyte (45) and their two children James Rutledge (14) and Sara Rutledge (13)

Ian Rutledge and inset Vanessa Whyte (45) and their two children James Rutledge (14) and Sara Rutledge (13)

The man who police believe murdered his family in Co Fermanagh last month before turning the gun on himself has been cremated in a private ceremony.

Sunday Life understands Ian Rutledge’s remains (43) were taken to a crematorium earlier this week, with only five family members attending.