Issue Date: 29/04/2025
Michael Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare, Co. Kerry on Friday, 21st March 2025 and was last seen in Kenmare town on Thursday, 20th March 2025.
Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for assistance in the investigation into the disappearance of Michael Gaine.
Since Friday, 21st March 2025 the Garda Investigation Team as led by a Senior Investigating Officer at Killarney Garda Station have:
- Undertaken over 320 formal jobs/enquiries • Taken nearly 130 witness statements
- Recovered approximately 2,200 hours of CCTV/Dash Cam footage
- Conducted extensive searches over the past five weeks.
Based on the entirety of the information available to the investigation team at Killarney Garda station, An Garda Síochána can confirm today Tuesday, 29th April 2025 that this missing person investigation has now been reclassified as a homicide investigation, and a formal criminal investigation has now commenced.
An Garda Síochána continue to keep Michael's family fully informed and they have been updated as to the change in status of this investigation.
An Garda Síochána continue to support Michael's family through a Family Liaison Officer as they come to terms with this update.
Despite the extensive enquiries carried out so far, An Garda Síochána have not recovered Michael's remains.
Gardaí are seeking information from anyone who can assist us in bringing Michael back to his family.
An Garda Síochána appeal to any person who may have any information about what happened to Michael on Thursday, 20th March 2025 to contact the Garda Investigation Team.
There are person or persons who know what happened on the 20th of March 2025.
If you have not been in a position to speak to An Garda Síochána about the information you have, or have already spoken to An Garda Síochána but have more information that you can provide - An Garda Síochána is appealing to you to come forward with that information.
Information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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 at any Garda Station nationwide.
