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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Annie McCarrick ‘now or never' latest amid mum's heartbreaking question as new search ends in chilling murder mystery
THE heartbroken mother of Annie McCarrick says she doesn't 'know what to say anymore' after the search for her daughter's remains ended without a breakthrough. It comes as a former FBI agent and private investigator believes it's 'now or never' if gardai are to crack the Advertisement 5 Annie was 26 when she vanished without trace in 1993 Credit: PA 5 Superintendent Tim Burke and Detective Superintendent Eddie Carroll upgraded Annie's case to a murder investigation two years ago Credit: PA 5 A fresh dig at a Dublin house in the hunt for answers has now concluded Credit: GARY ASHE New Yorker Annie, 26, was last seen alive on March 26, 1993, in Sandymount in south Dublin. Over three decades on, her devastated mum Nancy reiterated that she does not want justice, but wants answers. Advertisement After learning of the news that the search had ended, she told Irish Sun: 'We were very hopeful actually. 'I would just like to know what happened. I truly don't know what to say anymore. I really don't.' And top investigator Kenneth Strange warned 'time is the investigators' worst enemy' as a major The suspect in the case, a 62-year-old businessman, was arrested at his plush rural Co Meath home on June 12 and brought to Irishtown Garda Station in south Dublin where he was quizzed on suspicion of murder. On the same day, gardai drafted in heavy machinery to a house in Clondalkin, southwest Dublin. Advertisement But a garda spokesman said today: 'The search at a domestic residence in Clondalkin has concluded this afternoon. An Garda Siochana will remain on site in order to return the site to the current residents. 'We have updated the family of Annie McCarrick of today's developments. 'An Garda Siochana appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant they might believe it to be, to contact the Garda Investigation team.' Gardai carry out new search in Dublin as part of Annie McCarrick murder probe Its current owners and occupiers are in no way linked to the case. Advertisement Mr Strange became involved in Annie's case in 2003. He says it is time for answers in the mystery as the passing of time will only create further complications in the case. Strange also insisted that the suspect in the case will be 'feeling a great deal of stress'. Mr Strange told the Irish Sun: 'It could be a now or never type of situation. "I've said before - time is the investigators' worst enemy. Advertisement 'Witnesses and people pass away. Memories fade, evidence can be mishandled, all of that stuff works against investigators. 'So I believe it's got to be now.' The suspect in the case was released after 24 hours in custody, where he denied any involvement in the murder and made no admissions. MURDER UPGRADE While he is a free man, Mr Strange insists that the suspect will be feeling the pressure as investigations progress. He explained: 'That's my experience from my 21 year Advertisement 'So I'm sure that he's feeling a great deal of stress.' Annie's case was upgraded to murder two years ago and the suspect became the focus of investigations. The suspect knew Annie prior to her disappearance in March 1993. ENCOURAGING PROGRESS Gardai also investigated claims that the suspect assaulted Annie while he was drunk in an incident prior to her vanishing. Mr Strange admits that he is as 'frustrated as anybody else' that it took so long to make the first arrest and progress in the case. Advertisement But he told us: 'These cases sometimes take on a life of its own. It depends on so many circumstances. 'But I'm encouraged by the progress that I'm seeing now. 'This new team of investigators, I just get the sense that they're dedicated and that they're really intent on bringing justice to this case.' NO DEFINITE ANSWERS Cold case cops are reinterviewing witnesses in the case while also examining electronic devices seized from the murder suspect's home. Despite extensive investigations, Annie's body has never been found, nor have any definitive answers. Advertisement She was an only Annie's aunt Maureen in recent days She said: 'They botched it. They admitted it. "They didn't listen to the family and did not investigate who we thought was guilty in the very beginning. 'They didn't follow up on things they should have. Advertisement 'That's no secret. It is all documented. I don't know. 'They didn't do anything for the first 24 hours, because she was of age. 'And no matter how many times we said there is something wrong, it was: Oh, she is off on an adventure and she will turn up.' CLOSURE FOR FAMILY Nancy added: 'But it was the time, too. It was a different country. 'And we were so much more accustomed to every crime going over here.' Advertisement US lawyer Michael Griffith, who represented Annie's later father John, told of his hopes she can be found, adding: 'I continue to hope that this latest strand of the investigation by the Irish authorities can lead to some closure for Annie's family. CONCERNS RAISED 'They have been waiting far too long to bring her home and to secure justice. 'They have done fantastic work over the years in keeping her case in the public eye.' Former colleagues and pals of the suspect, who are due to be reinterviewed by gardai, have raised concerns about his alibis at the time the US woman went missing. One source said: 'A plan is in place to establish the whereabouts of the suspect's former colleagues at the time of Annie's disappearance and reinterview them. Advertisement 'It's possible that through the passage of time that they might recall something that they might have forgotten about at the time. 'There are concerns over the suspect's alibis but any evidence at the moment is just circumstantial. 'One strand is that one of the suspect's former colleagues had concerns about his lack of empathy after Annie's disappearance. 'This person made it clear that the suspect didn't appear to be too grief stricken considering how much he was obsessed with Annie.' The source added: 'The suspect was obsessed with Annie and there is a feeling that his belief was that if he couldn't have her then no-one could. Advertisement 'He had been violent in the past and at the time Annie just wanted to get on with her life.' 5 A major search involving heavy machinery at a Clondalkin property has now ended Credit: GARY ASHE 5 Former FBI agent Strange said the time is now or never to crack the case Credit: Collects
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Defiant Mike Gaine suspect speaks out with ‘$10 for pictures' joke & denies killing as he's spotted in Kerry town
A DEFIANT suspect joked he is going to have to start charging $10 for pictures as he stressed his innocence in the Michael Gaine case. 5 American Michael Kelley has stressed his innocence in the Michael Gaine case Credit: GARY ASHE - THE SUN DUBLIN 5 Mr Gaine vanished on March 20, with the last sighting of him in a shop in Kenmare Credit: An Garda Siochana 5 Mr Kelley worked on Gaine's farm at Carrig East near Kenmare for a number of years Credit: An Garda Siochana Mr Kelley emerged from his apartment after 10am today in waterproof gear as it rained down. He confirmed he was arrested but asked about the killing, he told The Irish Sun: 'I already denied that.' Walking back to his home after a brief trip into the town, Mr Kelley joked: 'It'll be 10 dollars for photographs in future.' Mr Kelley has been seen on the streets of Tralee playing the flute. Read more in News Asked what music he plays, he explained: 'Irish music. I started back when I was a teenager.' On whether or not he was sticking around, he replied: 'We'll see.' He also confirmed he was an ex US troop but would not expand further. Mr Kelley, who is subject to a deportation order, insisted his innocence to Most read in Irish News He accepts he As part of their inquiries, gardai contacted authorities in the US through Interpol - the organisation that facilitates worldwide police cooperation - to gather background on Mr Kelley, who is from Maine in the US. Major searches carried out in Michael Gaine probe after human remains found The His Some bones and tissue were discovered as the blockage, with gardai alerted immediately. Further remains were found in two fields where the slurry was spread, and in the tank the liquid substance was taken from. SUSPECT KNEW GAINE WELL Gardai confirmed on Sunday that Mr Kelley worked on Gaine's farm at Carrig East near Kenmare for a number of years and knew him well. But no incriminating evidence against Mr Kelley has come to light to charge him with any crime. It is suspected that Gaine may have been attacked and killed in the vicinity of his farmyard, the exact location of which remains unknown. BODY PARTS FOUND They believe his body was then dismembered Cops reckon the area was hosed down and disinfected while cattle in it continued to discharge onto the slats and into the tank. Detectives have yet to rule out that Gaine's body was moved from one location to another by using his bronze coloured 152 RAV4 Toyota jeep. The vehicle was found around 40 metres away from the shed and slurry tank in which his remains were dumped. SCENE SEALED OFF The scene remains sealed off at the farm as the major investigation continues. Last week, gardai expedited the testing on a chainsaw in a bid to get a breakthrough to nail whoever killed Mr Gaine. The power tool was discovered in Gaine's farmyard before being brought to Forensic Science Ireland's Backweston campus in Kildare to examine to see if scientists can garner DNA from it. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said this week he was 'very disturbed' by the case. MICHAEL GAINE TIMELINE March 20 : Michael Gaine is last seen buying phone credit in a Centra shop in Kenmare. March 21: Michael is reported missing to gardai by his wife Janice. March 22: Gardai release first missing person appeal seeking any information on missing Michael. March 22: Over 200 people show up to join a co-ordinated search for Michael as Gardai, the Coast Guard, Civil Defence, and Kerry Mountain Rescue are drafted in to help. March 24: Gardai issue a renewed appeal for information and excavate the Kenmare farmyard. The large slurry pit is emptied. March 25: Specialist garda divers are called in to search mountain lakes and a garda helicopter and drones search the farm from the sky. March 27: Gardai carry out checkpoints and trawl through hours of CCYV footage as Garda Superintendent David Callaghan makes a public appeal. March 31: Defence Forces personnel are brought in to assist as the search enters its 11th day. April 3: Emotional scenes at Kenmare Mart as some cattle and sheep belonging to Michael are sold off. April 15: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says there are "no leads" in the case. April 29 : Missing persons case is upgraded to homicide, giving gardai further investigative powers. April 30: Gardai hold a press conference in Kenmare as Michael's wife, Janice, and his sister, Noreen O'Regan, appear in a video appeal for the first time, pleading for any information on where the farmer is. May 16: An area of Michael's farm is declared a crime scene as human remains are found by a family friend spreading slurry. May 18: A man, aged in his 50s, is arrested on suspicion of the murder of Michael and questioned by gardai. May 19: The arrested man is released without charge and gardai confirm the search of the farm and its lands is ongoing. 5 The scene remains sealed off at the farm as the investigation continues 5 It is suspected that Gaine may have been attacked and killed in or around his farmyard Credit: Virgin Media News
Sky News
09-02-2025
- Sky News
Man arrested after reports of stabbing incident in Dublin
A man has been arrested in Dublin after several people were believed to have been stabbed. The incident is understood to have taken place in the Stoneybatter area, near central Dublin. Garda Siochana, the Irish police force, said the man is currently being detained at a station in the North City. A spokesperson added: "There is no ongoing risk to the public at this time. Further information will be provided when available." There is a large police presence in the area, and other emergency services are in attendance. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest made after reports of stabbings in Dublin
A male has been arrested in Dublin following a serious incident, Irish police said. Several people are believed to have been stabbed in the Stoneybatter area of the capital, it is understood. There is a large garda presence in the area and other emergency services have attended. The individual arrested is being detained at a garda station in Dublin. A Garda Siochana spokesperson said: 'There is no ongoing risk to the public at this time. Further information will be provided when available.'
