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Murder of Ilie Laurentiu Dutu, Bettystown, Meath, murdered on the 13/7/07 - 1106/08

Renewed witness appeal in to the murder of Ilie laurentiu Dutu, a Romanian national, was fatally stabbed at an apartment at 103 Donaghmore, The Anchorage, Bettystown, Co. Meath on the 13/7/07 - to be featured on Crimecall.

On the evening of Friday 13/7/07 Ilie laurentiu Dutu, a Romanian national, was fatally stabbed at an apartment at 103 Donaghmore, The Anchorage, Bettystown, Co. Meath.

A murder investigation is currently ongoing at Drogheda Garda Station in relation to this incident.  This murder is being featured on Crimecall on 23rd September next with a view to highlighting a request for assistance in relation to the following points. 

1. An appeal for anyone who may have seen or have information in relation to a silver Audi A8, bearing foreign registration plates which was in the area at the time. 

2. For a female who was in the apartment at the time of the murder to come forward. 

3. For anyone who was in the vicinity of the apartment at the time to come forward. 

4. For anyone who was in the area of Sevittsland Wood, The Narroways, Bettystown, Co. Meath on the evening / night of 13th July 2007 to come forward. 

5. For anyone (particularly those in the Romanian and Polish communities) who may have any information in relation to this murder to come forward. 

The investigation is ongoing at Drogheda Garda Station and we would request anyone with information to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9838777 or the Garda confidential telephone number 1800 666 111.  A photograph of the deceased is available on request from the Garda Press Office.  

Interviews will be facilitated by Superintendent Gerry Smith on the morning of the 24th September 2008 between 10 and 1pm at Drogheda Garda Stations. Members of the media wishing to make arrangements should contact the Garda Press Office by e-mail requesting same and providing telephone contact details. 

Garda Press Office.

13:30 hrs 21/09/08

Ref: 1106/08