First Anniversary of Murder of Seamus Doherty
On the 14th June 2013 Crimestoppers launched an appeal for information in relation to the murder of Seamus Doherty on 16/17th June 2012 at Drumacanoo, Churchill, Co. Donegal. Mr Doherty’s body was discovered at his home on the morning of 17th June 2012.
On 16th June 2012 Mr Doherty made a purchase at 12.30pm from McFadden’s Pharmacy, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. He then returned home and at 5.08pm he presented to the Accident and Emergency Department at Letterkenny General Hospital. He was discharged at 8.22pm. From the hospital he walked down Main Street, Letterkenny where he got a taxi (Black Renault Taxibus) from outside the Cavern Bar, Main Street, Letterkenny which took him home arriving at approximately 9.25pm. At 1.41am on 17th June 2012 a 999 call was made following the discovery of his body in the bathroom of his home.
Speaking today, Detective Inspector Pat O'Donnell said that: "We are anxious to speak to anyone who has information in relation to the murder of Seamus Doherty. Perhaps you were aware of suspicious activity this weekend last year and thought nothing of it at the time? Even the smallest piece of information, which may seem insignificant, may help with the investigation”.
Anybody with information can call Crimestoppers on 1800 25 00 25.
Calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. Callers do not need to leave their name or address. You may receive a reward for information which significantly assists the investigation.
A Garda spokesperson is also available on request by emailing pressoffice@garda.ie
Note:
Irish Crimestoppers Trust (www.crimestoppers.ie) was set up in 1998 to provide a confidential means for every citizen to report crime, without fear of recrimination, by calling a free phone confidential number (1800 25 00 25).
The current sponsors of Irish Crimestoppers Trust include the Department of Justice & Equality, the Department of Health, the Vintners Federation of Ireland, An Post and Netwatch.
The Crimestoppers concept is simple - the call is free, there is no need to give one’s name, the phone is answered by specially trained Gardaí, and a cash reward may be paid in certain cases. Rewards are given at the discretion of the Gardaí. The Crimestoppers model is a well tried and well developed model in many countries.
