Issue Date: 11/12/2025
Gardaí in Swords continue to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the death of Daniel Aruebose.
Tomorrow, 12th December 2025, would have been Daniel’s 8th birthday.
On 17th September 2025, Gardaí recovered the human remains of a child on open ground in Donabate. DNA analysis has since confirmed these remains to be those of Daniel.
Following enquiries conducted to date and based on information available to investigating Gardaí, An Garda Síochána has commenced a homicide investigation into Daniel’s death.
Gardaí continue to keep Daniel’s family informed of all developments in this ongoing criminal investigation.
An Garda Síochána is again appealing to the public for any information that may assist in the investigation into the homicide of Daniel Aruebose. Members of the public are urged not to assume that Gardaí already possess information they may hold, or that any detail is too small or insignificant. The investigation team will determine the relevance of any information provided.
All contact will be welcomed and treated in the strictest confidence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or at any Garda Station.
An Garda Síochána is aware of the extensive public commentary that has circulated in relation to this investigation. Gardaí are appealing to all members of the public to verify any information they encounter—particularly speculation, rumours, or theories about what may have happened to Daniel.
Please independently verify any content you read on social media or messaging apps before sharing it.
A Garda spokesperson is not available at this time.
