Nora Quoirin's Parents Are Allegedly Questioning If The Teenager's Body Was 'Dumped There'

According to Malay Mail, a group of volunteer hikers found Nora's body near the Lata Berembun waterfall, a mere 2km away from The Dusun Rainforest Resort, where she went missing from on 4 August.

Her remains had to be winched up by a helicopter.

Her parents identified Nora's body at the Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital at around 7pm.

"We will always love our Nora," the statement read.

The teenager's parents also thanked everyone who had helped search for their daughter, including "local people and those far and wide" who offered their prayers.

"Nora has brought people together, especially from France, Ireland, Britain, and Malaysia, united in their love and support for her and her family," they said.

While the circumstances of her death had not yet been revealed, Malaysia's Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Mazlan Mansor admitted that the 15-year-old's body was found in an area that had previously been searched, The Sun UK reported.

Additionally, Nora had been wearing underwear when she went missing, but she was found "completely unclothed".

"Was the body dumped there afterwards?" he added.

In yesterday's press conference, Datuk Mazlan confirmed a criminal investigation was still ongoing alongside a missing persons inquiry.

The pathologist was assisted by other medical examiners from the Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital.

Lawyer Sankara N. Nair, who is representing the Quoirin family, was seen arriving at the hospital before making his way to the forensics unit, Malay Mail reported.

When asked by reporters if there was a criminal element to her death, Nair responded that, "It's too early to tell."

"It is impossible even for the police to say anything. We can't make any assumptions," the lawyer added, according to The Star.

Nair explained that once the post-mortem is completed, a report would be forwarded to the Attorney General's (AG) Chambers, where the AG would decide if there is a need for an inquest.