Missing Michael Gaine update as probe ‘reclassified as homicide' amid fresh plea to help ‘bring him back to family'
THE probe into missing farmer Michael Gaine has been reclassified as a homicide investigation, gardai announced tonight.
The 56-year-old was last seen on Thursday March 20, 2025 in his local Centra store in
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The probe into missing farmer Michael Gaine has been reclassified as a homicide investigation
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A spokesperson said: 'Based on the entirety of the information available to the investigation team at Killarney Garda station, An Garda Síochána can confirm today Tuesday, 29th April 2025 that this missing person investigation has now been reclassified as a homicide investigation, and a formal criminal investigation has now commenced.
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'An Garda Síochána continue to support Michael's family through a Family Liaison Officer as they come to terms with this update.
'Despite the extensive enquiries carried out so far, An Garda Síochána have not recovered Michael's remains.'
The statement continued: 'Gardaí are seeking information from anyone who can assist us in bringing Michael back to his family.
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'An Garda Síochána appeal to any person who may have any information about what happened to Michael on Thursday, 20th March 2025 to contact the Garda Investigation Team.
'There are person or persons who know what happened on the 20th of March 2025.
'STRICTEST CONFIDENCE'
'If you have not been in a position to speak to An Garda Síochána about the information you have, or have already spoken to An Garda Síochána but have more information that you can provide - An Garda Síochána is appealing to you to come forward with that information.
'Information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
'The Garda Investigation Team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána at any Garda Station nationwide.'
Gaine is described as being 5ft 10in, with a stocky build, brown/grey hair and a bushy beard.
When last seen he was wearing an orange woolly hat, black fleece, blue jeans and black boots.
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