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, Gardaí resumed search operations at lands in Carrig East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry on Friday evening, 16th May 2025, and a crime scene was declared.
This afternoon, 17th May 2025, State Pathologist, Dr Sally Anne Collis and Forensic Anthropologist Laureen Buckley assisted by the Garda Technical Bureau have carried out preliminary examinations at the scene.
An Garda Síochána can confirm that partial human remains have been found.
Searches are ongoing to recover any further human remains.
DNA analysis will be required to carry out formal identification of the recovered human remains.
The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
Updates will be provided as appropriate.
A Garda spokesperson is not available.
