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14 August 2018 - Gardaí identify ‘person of interest’ in Deirdre Jacob murder inquiry
The case of the 18-year-old who went missing in Kildare 20 years ago has been upgraded after new information came to light.
She was last seen close to her home in Newbridge around 3pm on July 28, 1998.
Officers say they now think she was murdered on the day she disappeared or shortly afterwards.
Her parents Michael and Bernie say they are devastated.
Her father Michael said: "When you hear those words and it's upgraded to murder, it's still a shock when you hear those cold words. We were literally stunned by it."
Her mother Bernie said: "Noone wants to hear that their child has been murdered. It's very difficult to take it."
It is understood Gardaí are focusing on a man who has spent time in prison for violent crimes against women, and is now overseas.
Chief Superintendent Brian Sutton, who is heading up the investigation, said: "There are people out there who may have information, who may have come forward with a limited information at the time.
"But now, their moral compass might have changed, their family situation may have changed, they may have kids of their own at this stage, and I ask for them to come forward."
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Over the last 12 months, the 20-year-old investigation has been reviewed in detail by Gardaí from Kildare and the Serious Crime Review Team.
Detectives now say that as a result of new information coming to light the case has been upgraded from a missing person to a murder investigation.
Gardaí say they are following a number of lines of inquiry and progress is being made.
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"Deirdre had enjoyed her life in London and was looking forward to returning to college that September when her life was taken away on or after the 28th July 1998."
The investigation team can be contacted at Kildare Garda Station, 045 521222 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Gardaí identify ‘person of interest’ in Deirdre Jacob murder inquiry
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PS: Does anybody know if they are talking about previously mentioned suspect by MSM in this case, rapist Larry Murphy or someone else? Also suspect being overseas, wondering if in Australia or America.
The case of the 18-year-old who went missing in Kildare 20 years ago has been upgraded after new information came to light.
She was last seen close to her home in Newbridge around 3pm on July 28, 1998.
Officers say they now think she was murdered on the day she disappeared or shortly afterwards.
Her parents Michael and Bernie say they are devastated.
Her father Michael said: "When you hear those words and it's upgraded to murder, it's still a shock when you hear those cold words. We were literally stunned by it."
Her mother Bernie said: "Noone wants to hear that their child has been murdered. It's very difficult to take it."
It is understood Gardaí are focusing on a man who has spent time in prison for violent crimes against women, and is now overseas.
Chief Superintendent Brian Sutton, who is heading up the investigation, said: "There are people out there who may have information, who may have come forward with a limited information at the time.
"But now, their moral compass might have changed, their family situation may have changed, they may have kids of their own at this stage, and I ask for them to come forward."
---
Over the last 12 months, the 20-year-old investigation has been reviewed in detail by Gardaí from Kildare and the Serious Crime Review Team.
Detectives now say that as a result of new information coming to light the case has been upgraded from a missing person to a murder investigation.
Gardaí say they are following a number of lines of inquiry and progress is being made.
---
"Deirdre had enjoyed her life in London and was looking forward to returning to college that September when her life was taken away on or after the 28th July 1998."
The investigation team can be contacted at Kildare Garda Station, 045 521222 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Gardaí identify ‘person of interest’ in Deirdre Jacob murder inquiry
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PS: Does anybody know if they are talking about previously mentioned suspect by MSM in this case, rapist Larry Murphy or someone else? Also suspect being overseas, wondering if in Australia or America.
