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Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Irish Examiner
Gardaí putting 'significant amount' of evidence to suspect in Annie McCarrick case
Gardaí are putting a 'significant amount' of information and evidence to a man arrested in connection with the murder of American woman Annie McCarrick more than 30 years ago. Officers are also waiting to see if a search of a house where the man once stayed turns up anything of value that they need to question him about. Sources are urging people not to raise expectations of a significant breakthrough in the investigation and to let developments take their course. The suspect is the first man arrested in relation to the disappearance of Ms McCarrick on March 26, 1993, and her subsequent murder. She was last seen in Sandymount, in south-east Dublin city, by her flatmates and was reported missing two days later. A suspect, aged in his 60s, was arrested by gardaí on Thursday morning while, simultaneously, a house in Clondalkin, west Dublin, was cordoned off for a detailed search. Gardai at a house on Monastery Walk, Clondalkin, on Thursday afternoon, where they are conducting a search in relation to the death of missing American woman, Annie McCarrick, who disappeared in 1993. The current owners of the property are under no suspicion of any wrongdoing. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins The suspect is thought to have stayed at the house at some stage in the past. It is understood the search was conducted on the basis of 'new information' received by gardaí. Sources urged people not to 'raise expectations' that the search would unearth evidence. Gardaí stressed the current occupants of the home have no connection with the case. Detectives will examine statements made by the suspect. It is understood the investigators have a 'significant amount' of material and evidence to put to the man. His detention period is for a maximum of 24 hours, excluding sleep breaks, by which stage he has to be either charged or released from custody. Investigation upgraded to murder probe What was a missing person's investigation for more than 30 years was upgraded to a murder investigation two years ago. Gardaí identified two men of interest since then and have been conducting extensive inquiries, including interviewing both of them. One of the men is thought to be living abroad and believed to be unwell. It is understood he did not provide anything of value to investigators. The other brother was arrested on Thursday. A statement from Garda HQ confirmed that a man in his 60s had been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ms McCarrick and held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. In relation to the search in Clondalkin, it said: 'Elements of that house and garden will be searched and subject of both technical and forensic examinations.' It said the arrest and search operation was led by an investigation team from the DMR South Central Division, Serious Crime Unit, based at Irishtown Garda Station, assisted by the Serious Crime Review Team at the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The search was out by the DMR South Central divisional search team supported by the Garda National Technical Bureau.
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Man (60s) arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick, missing since 1993
Annie McCarrick, originally from New York, disappeared without a trace on March 26, 1993 The last confirmed sighting of Annie McCarrick in 1993 Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to the murder of Annie McCarrick, who went missing on March 26, 1993. The man, aged in his 60s, is detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Dublin. Gardaí are this morning searching a residence in Clondalkin, Dublin 22. A spokesperson said 'elements of that house and garden' will be searched and subject of both technical and forensic examinations. They stress that the current residents of this home are not connected in anyway with Annie McCarrick or her disappearance. Ms McCarrick disappeared without trace on March 26, 1993, with the last confirmed sighting in Sandymount, Dublin. She was 26 years old at the time of her disappearance. She was an only child and originally from New York, USA. Ms McCarrick completed her third level studies at St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra and at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth before returning to New York in 1991, where she completed her studies at Stoney Brook University, New York. She moved to Ireland to live permanently in January 1993 and settled into rental accommodation at St. Catherine's Court, Sandymount, Dublin 4 with two other tenants. Annie McCarrick The young woman had spoken to both her flatmates before they left separately to travel home for the weekend. Ms McCarrick made arrangements with friends inviting them to her apartment for dinner the following day - Saturday, March 27. She was also making plans for her mother Nancy's impending visit to Ireland the coming week. Nancy was due to arrive on March 30. On the Sunday of that weekend, friends of Annie McCarrick became concerned for her welfare. Ms McCarrick was not at home on the Saturday when they called for dinner as invited. She had not turned up for work on the Saturday or on the morning of the Sunday. Annie McCarrick Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 12 2025 A friend called to her apartment on the evening of Sunday, March 28 and spoke with Annie's two flatmates. Groceries that had been purchased by Annie on the morning of Friday, March 26 in Quinnsworth on Sandymount Road had been left unpacked in shopping bags. A receipt in the shopping bags confirmed the date and time of purchase as: 26/03/1993 at 11:02am. This is the last confirmed activity of Annie McCarrick. Ms McCarrick was reported missing by a friend at Irishtown Garda Station on the evening of Sunday, March 28. The last confirmed sighting of Annie McCarrick in 1993 This missing person report was confirmed by her mother Nancy when she arrived in Dublin on Tuesday March 30. The search for Annie McCarrick has continued since. This morning's arrest and search operation is being led by an investigation team from the DMR South Central Division, Serious Crime Unit based at Irishtown Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer and with the assistance of the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The search is being carried out by the DMR South Central divisional search team supported by the Garda National Technical Bureau. It has search operation has the support of other state and external expertise if required. An Garda Síochána said they will continue to keep the family of Annie McCarrick fully updated in relation to this investigation. They have been fully appraised of today's developments. An Garda Síochána appeal to anyone with information, no matter how small or insignificant that they might believe it to be, to contact with the investigation team. Gardaí also appeal to anyone that may have previously come forward but who felt that they could not provide Gardaí with all of the relevant information they had in relation to this matter, to please make contact with An Garda Síochána again. Any information will be welcomed by the investigation team, and will be treated in the strictest confidence. The investigation team can be contacted at Irishtown Garda Station on 01 666 9600 or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111.
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Man arrested in connection with disappearance and murder of Annie McCarrick
A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of Annie McCarrick, who was last seen 32 years ago. The 26-year-old woman, originally from New York, went missing on March 26, 1993. At the time, she was living in rented accommodation at St. Catherine's Court, Sandymount, Dublin 4. On Thursday morning, gardaí confirmed they had arrested and detained a man in his 60s as part of the investigation. He is currently being held under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. A search operation has also commenced at a residence in Clondalkin. A Garda spokesperson stated that "the current residents of this home are not connected in any way with Annie McCarrick or her disappearance." Both the house and the garden will undergo technical and forensic examinations. "The arrest and search operation is being led by an investigation team from the DMR South Central Division, Serious Crime Unit based at Irishtown Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer and with the assistance of the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation," the spokesperson said. "The search is being carried out by the DMR South Central divisional search team, supported by the Garda National Technical Bureau. "This search operation has the support of other state and external expertise if required," the spokesperson added. Gardaí said they have kept and will continue to keep, Annie McCarrick's family fully informed of all developments. "They have been fully appraised of today's developments," the spokesperson said. Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information—no matter how small or seemingly insignificant—to contact the investigation team. They are also reaching out to individuals who may have come forward previously but felt unable to share all relevant details. "With the passage of time they may now be in a position to speak further with the investigation team," the spokesperson said. "Any information will be welcomed by the investigation team, and will be treated in the strictest confidence. "The investigation team can be contacted at Irishtown Garda Station on 01 666 9600, or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111," the spokesperson added.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Man (60s) arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick, missing since March 1993
The man, aged in his 60s, is detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Dublin. Gardaí are this morning searching a residence in Clondalkin, Dublin 22. A spokesperson said 'elements of that house and garden' will be searched and subject of both technical and forensic examinations. They stress that the current residents of this home are not connected in anyway with Annie McCarrick or her disappearance. Ms McCarrick disappeared without trace on March 26, 1993, with the last confirmed sighting in Sandymount, Dublin. She was 26 years old at the time of her disappearance. She was an only child and originally from New York, USA. Ms McCarrick completed her third level studies at St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra and at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth before returning to New York in 1991, where she completed her studies at Stoney Brook University, New York. She moved to Ireland to live permanently in January 1993 and settled into rental accommodation at St. Catherine's Court, Sandymount, Dublin 4 with two other tenants. The young woman had spoken to both her flatmates before they left separately to travel home for the weekend. Ms McCarrick made arrangements with friends inviting them to her apartment for dinner the following day - Saturday, March 27. She was also making plans for her mother Nancy's impending visit to Ireland the coming week. Nancy was due to arrive on March 30. On the Sunday of that weekend, friends of Annie McCarrick became concerned for her welfare. Ms McCarrick was not at home on the Saturday when they called for dinner as invited. She had not turned up for work on the Saturday or on the morning of the Sunday. A friend called to her apartment on the evening of Sunday, March 28 and spoke with Annie's two flatmates. Groceries that had been purchased by Annie on the morning of Friday, March 26 in Quinnsworth on Sandymount Road had been left unpacked in shopping bags. A receipt in the shopping bags confirmed the date and time of purchase as: 26/03/1993 at 11:02am. This is the last confirmed activity of Annie McCarrick. Ms McCarrick was reported missing by a friend at Irishtown Garda Station on the evening of Sunday, March 28. This missing person report was confirmed by her mother Nancy when she arrived in Dublin on Tuesday March 30. The search for Annie McCarrick has continued since. Investigation This morning's arrest and search operation is being led by an investigation team from the DMR South Central Division, Serious Crime Unit based at Irishtown Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer and with the assistance of the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The search is being carried out by the DMR South Central divisional search team supported by the Garda National Technical Bureau. It has search operation has the support of other state and external expertise if required. An Garda Síochána said they will continue to keep the family of Annie McCarrick fully updated in relation to this investigation. They have been fully appraised of today's developments. An Garda Síochána appeal to anyone with information, no matter how small or insignificant that they might believe it to be, to contact with the investigation team. Gardaí also appeal to anyone that may have previously come forward but who felt that they could not provide Gardaí with all of the relevant information they had in relation to this matter, to please make contact with An Garda Síochána again. Any information will be welcomed by the investigation team, and will be treated in the strictest confidence. The investigation team can be contacted at Irishtown Garda Station on 01 666 9600 or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111.
