Issue Date: 17th May 2025
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.
As part of the investigation, operations resumed at lands in Carrig East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry on Friday evening 16th May 2025 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.
