Gardaí renew appeal over murder of man found in forest 15 years ago
20-year-old Paul 'Frank' Byrne, was last seen on 15th of July 2009, at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin 24, when its believed he left the area in a wine coloured Mitsubishi Carisma car, accompanied by a number of other men.
This was the last time Paul Byrne was seen alive.
He was reported missing by his mother the following day and his body was found in a wooded area by a forestry worker on July 29th 2010. Paul (Frank) Byrne. Pic: An Garda Siochana
To date, five people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, however, no one has been brought to justice for Paul's murder.
Now sixteen years on, Gardaí in Blessington are renewing their appeal for assistance and information and are urging anyone, who may know anything about what happened to Paul, or have learned of any details in the intervening years to come forward.
Gardai say that with the passage of time, people may now feel more comfortable sharing information about the case and especially if relationships or associations have changed over the years, and they have assured the public that they will treat anyone assisting in the investigation in a 'sensitive manner' and added 'Paul's family are anxious for the investigation to progress to bring them closure.'
Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Blessington at (045) 865 202, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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