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Sunday World
18-05-2025
- Sunday World
Man (50s) arrested on suspicion of murdering Kerry farmer Mike Gaine
He was arrested this Sunday afternoon Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine have arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of his murder. He was arrested this Sunday afternoon. Mr Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21, and despite significant searches, no trace of him had been found. The last official sighting of Mr Gaine was when he bought phone credit in his local Centra shop on March 20. Mike Gaine News in 90 Seconds - May 18th He left the shop in his bronze-coloured Toyota RAV 4, with the registration 152KY366. The car was found in his farmyard just off the N71 at Carrig East, Kenmare, along with his phone and wallet. "This afternoon, Sunday 18th May 2025 a male (aged in his 50s) has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 'The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI). Mike Gaine 'The male is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Kerry Division. 'An Garda Síochána continue to carry out searches and technical examinations at lands at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. 'The family of Michael Gaine have been informed of this arrest and An Garda Síochána continue to support Michaels family through a Family Liaison Officer. The family have requested privacy at this time. 'Gardaí continue to appeal to the public assistance in this investigation. 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,' a garda spokesperson said.
Agriland
18-05-2025
- Agriland
Gardaí arrest man on suspicion of murder in Michael Gaine case
Gardaí have announced that they have made an arrest as part of the investigation into the disappearance and homicide of farmer Michael Gaine. The arrested individual, a man aged in his 50s, was arrested and detained on suspicion of murder, and is being held at a garda station in Co. Kerry. The development comes after partial human remains were discovered by investigators yesterday (Saturday, May 17). Michael Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21, 2025. The suckler and sheep farmer was last seen in Kenmare town on Thursday, March 20, 2025. In a statement today (Sunday, May 18), gardaí said: 'Gardaí at Killarney Garda Station continue to investigate the disappearance and homicide of Michael Gaine (56), who was reported missing from his home near Kenmare, Co. Kerry, on Friday, March 21, 2025. 'The homicide investigation, led by a senior investigating officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI),' the statement added. 'This afternoon, Sunday, May 18, 2025 a male (aged in his 50s) has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 'The male is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in Kerry Division,' gardaí said. Investigators are continuing to carry out searches and technical examinations at lands at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. The family of Michael Gaine has been informed of the arrest, and gardaí say they continue to support his family through a Family Liaison Officer. The family have requested privacy at this time. Gardaí have reiterated their appeal to the public for assistance in this investigation. The Garda investigation team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or by speaking with any member of An Garda Síochána. Yesterday morning, gardaí said they had declared a crime scene as part of the investigation, and subsequently announced the discovery of partial human remains. Searches continued to recover any further human remains. DNA analysis is set to be carried out to formally identify the recovered remains.
Extra.ie
18-05-2025
- Extra.ie
Man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance and homicide of Michael Gaine in Co Kerry, gardaí confirmed in a statement on Sunday evening. Michael Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21, and despite significant searches, no trace of him had been found. Following extensive searches over the last eight weeks, gardaí confirmed on Saturday that human remains had been discovered on his farm. Just one day later, Garda said a man aged in his 50s is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a station in Kerry Division. A view of Mike Gaine's farm near Kenmare in Co Kerry. Pic: Niamh Walsh A garda spokesperson said in a statement issued on Sunday evening: 'Gardaí at Killarney Garda Station continue to investigate the disappearance and homicide of Michael Gaine (56), who was reported missing from his home near Kenmare, Co. Kerry, on Friday, 21st March 2025. 'The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI). 'This afternoon, Sunday 18th May 2025 a male (aged in his 50s) has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 'The male is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Kerry Division. A CCTV image of Michael Gaine. Pic: An Garda Síochána 'An Garda Síochána continue to carry out searches and technical examinations at lands at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. 'The family of Michael Gaine have been informed of this arrest and An Garda Síochána continue to support Michaels family through a Family Liaison Officer. The family have requested privacy at this time. 'Gardaí continue to appeal to the public assistance in this investigation.' 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.
Irish Independent
18-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Man (50s) arrested on suspicion of murder of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine
He was arrested this Sunday afternoon. Mr Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21, and despite significant searches, no trace of him had been found. The last official sighting of Mr Gaine was when he bought phone credit in his local Centra shop on March 20. He left the shop in his bronze-coloured Toyota RAV 4, with the registration 152KY366. The car was found in his farmyard just off the N71 at Carrig East, Kenmare, along with his phone and wallet. "This afternoon, Sunday 18th May 2025 a male (aged in his 50s) has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 'The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI). 'The male is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Kerry Division. 'An Garda Síochána continue to carry out searches and technical examinations at lands at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. 'The family of Michael Gaine have been informed of this arrest and An Garda Síochána continue to support Michaels family through a Family Liaison Officer. The family have requested privacy at this time. 'Gardaí continue to appeal to the public assistance in this investigation. 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,' a garda spokesperson said.
Irish Independent
17-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Mike Gaine search: Gardaí confirm partial human remains found on missing Kerry man's farm
Searches are now ongoing to recover any further human remains, gardaí said. State Pathologist, Dr Sally Anne Collis and Forensic Anthropologist Laureen Buckley assisted by the Garda Technical Bureau have carried out preliminary examinations at the scene. "DNA analysis will be required to carry out formal identification of the recovered human remains. "The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI), a garda spokesperson said. The Irish Independent can confirm that a member of the public contacted gardaí on Friday after uncovering what they suspected was potential human matter. As a consequence, An Garda Síochána reconvened a search in this area and recovered body tissue, a senior source has confirmed. The Garda Technical Bureau arrived on the scene at Mike Gaine's farm earlier today. The vicinity of the slurry tank was previously examined by gardaí investigators as part of their extensive searches for the missing farmer. However following contact from a 'third party' on Friday who was concerned about what they came across, gardaí returned to the scene. Investigators soon established that body tissue was present. 'We got a phone call from a third party and a search was recommenced. The indications are that the body tissue is likely to be human,' according to the senior source. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more An extensive search has already been undertaken on these lands conducted by both gardaí and the Defence Forces. The case was recently reclassified as a homicide investigation, giving gardaí further investigative powers. This is the first search since the upgrade but in the intervening time witness statements have been taken and lines of inquiry pursued. Dashcam footage has also been reviewed. Mr Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21, and despite significant searches, no trace of him had been found. The last official sighting of Mr Gaine was when he bought phone credit in his local Centra shop on March 20. He left the shop in his bronze-coloured Toyota RAV 4, with the registration 152KY366. The car was found in his farmyard just off the N71 at Carrig East, Kenmare, along with his phone and wallet. In a statement issued on Saturday morning, gardaí said: "Gardaí at Killarney Garda Station continue to investigate the disappearance and homicide of Michael Gaine (56), who was reported missing from his home near Kenmare, Co Kerry, on Friday, March 21, 2025. 'As part of the investigation, operations resumed at lands in Carrig East, Kenmare, Co Kerry on Friday evening and a crime scene has now been declared. 'The Garda Technical Bureau and the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested to attend the scene. 'Pending examinations by both the Garda Technical Bureau and the State Pathologist, An Garda Síochána is not in a position to provide further information at this time. 'The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow,' the garda spokesperson said.
