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Sunday World
30-06-2025
- Sunday World
Dramatic aerial photos released showing dig for tragic murdered student Annie McCarrick
Our aerial photos show how gardai demolished garage at rear of property formerly linked to 'a person of interest' The dig at the property in Clondalkin The dig at the property in Clondalkin A builder on site said four skips of rubble were filled during the dig at the property in Clondalkin The demolished garage at rear of the property formerly linked to 'a person of interest' The are the dramatic aerial photographs that show how gardai literally left no stone unturned during an invasive two week dig for the remains of murdered US student Annie McCarrick. The images, captured by Sunday World this week, reveal how officers completely demolished an 80sqm garage at the rear of a residential property in west Dublin, while also levelling trees. The current owners, who purchased the home in 2011 at a cost of €310,000, are in no way linked to the investigation into Annie's disappearance. Planning records obtained by the Sunday World show how after purchasing the property they were granted permission to build a new and modern two-storey home on the site, together with an 80sqm garage on the substantial rear garden. Gardai believe Annie was murdered Google Earth images show the property and the shed as they existed prior to the dig being carried out. Our pictures, taken on Thursday, reveal that the garage was completely demolished during the dig and show workmen carrying out remedial works to level out the grounds before construction can take place to restore it to its former state. A builder on the site this week praised the current owners for facilitating gardai in carrying out the search. 'They're a lovely family,' he said. 'It's obviously heartbreaking for them to have this occur given all the work and money they put in. 'But they couldn't have been more accommodating when gardai explained why it was necessary. It's just a shame no trace of Annie was found.' A neighbour revealed to the Sunday World how during the dig gardai removed four extra-large skips of concrete and rubble. 'It was a huge job,' he said. 'There was a garage in the back where the owner kept motorbikes,' he said, 'and that's completely gone. 'That's what they knocked down. You see the skip out the front there full of rubble? They filled four of them. A builder on site said four skips of rubble were filled during the dig at the property in Clondalkin 'The family [living] there now are decent people … they've been in there around 12 years. 'When they bought the property, they knocked down the existing house and built that house there instead. 'It's sad for them to have this happen but I suppose they understood why gardai needed to go in there and rule it out. 'Everyone is thinking about Annie's mother over in America. 'She's been waiting for word on her daughter for a very long time and people around here would be very aware of the case, so there's a lot of sadness and disappointment this didn't yield any results for her.' Sources confirmed in the wake of the search being wound down earlier this week that nothing of an evidential nature had been discovered. It's further understood that while new intelligence had prompted the recent developments, the search itself was speculative and investigators could not guarantee in advance that if it would lead to a breakthrough in the 32-year-old case. A source said: 'Much has been made in recent months of gardai failing to carry out an invasive and thorough search of the property in Youghal after Tina Satchwell disappeared. 'There was a lot of criticism of gardai for that. 'So, even though the search carried out over the past number of weeks didn't yield a result in Annie McCarrick's case, I don't think anyone can be critical of gardai for carrying it out.' The property in Clondalkin was formerly linked to a person of interest in the Annie's 1993 disappearance. He was arrested on the morning the search got underway. It's understood he denied any wrongdoing and was released without charge the following day after being questioned for 24 hours. The dig at the property in Clondalkin The man, who is now in his 60s, knew Ms McCarrick, a 26-year-old from New York, prior to her disappearance. When the Sunday World called to his gated country home last week, a woman living at the property said over intercom that he did not reside there. The demolished garage at rear of the property formerly linked to 'a person of interest' Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 30th In a statement issued earlier this week, a garda spokesperson said: 'Gardai continue to appeal to any person who may have previously come forward who felt they could not provide gardai with all the information they had in relation to this matter, to contact the investigation team again. 'With the passage of time they may now be in a position to speak further with the investigation team.' The investigation into the disappearance and murder of Annie McCarrick is being carried out by an investigation team from DMR South Central Division Serious Crime Unit based at Irishtown Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer, assisted by the Serious Crime Review Team and Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Gardai continue to believe Annie was killed on the day her flat mates last saw her alive — March 26, 1993. And investigators are operating on the theory that her remains had already been buried by the time she was reported missing two days later. A man identified as a person of interest in the case was spoken to as part of the original investigation. However, he was able to provide gardai with an alibi. Friends of Annie claim that prior to her death she had told them she felt harassed by the man and that he had struck her during an argument. In recent years, investigators have focused on this individual and have contacted a number of people close to him in a bid to test the strength of the alibis he provided to gardai at the time. His arrest earlier this month is the first to have been made in the 32 years since Annie disappeared. Anyone with information is asked to contact Irishtown Garda Station on 01 666 9600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Sunday World
24-06-2025
- Sunday World
Gardaí end search at Clondalkin house in Annie McCarrick murder probe
The American woman disappeared in 1993 and the investigation at the Clondalkin home began on Thursday, June 12. The home and garden were being searched by technical and forensic teams. Gardaí have said they will continue to remain on site in order to return the site to the current residents. Details of the search are not being released due to operational reasons for the ongoing murder probe. American Annie McCarrick went missing on March 26, 1993. Photo: PA Gardaí have reiterated that the current residents of this house are not connected in anyway with Annie McCarrick or her disappearance. A cadaver dog had previously been brought to search the home for human remains. The dog, Fern, is the same sniffer dog who located the remains of murder victim Tina Satchwell last year. The searches came as a businessman in his 60s was arrested and questioned about the disappearance and murder of the American student. The chief suspect, who was known to Annie, was released without charge. The 26-year-old from Long Island, New York moved to Ireland in January 1993, and lived at at St Catherine's Court in Sandymount, with two housemates. On the morning of her disappearance on Friday March 26, Annie spoke to both of her housemates before they left to travel separately over the weekend. She was due to welcome friends to her apartment for dinner the following day. However, they became concerned for her well-being when they visited the home and she was not there. The following day, a friend visited the apartment and spoke to her two flatmates, as Annie had not been heard from. They discovered groceries purchased by Annie on Friday morning were left unpacked in shopping bags. The receipt stated the time and date of the purchase as March 26, 1993 at 11.02am. The investigation into the disappearance and murder of Annie McCarrick continues to led by the investigation team from DMR South Central Division Serious Crime Unit based at Irishtown Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer, assisted by the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Gardaí continue to appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant they might believe it to be, to contact the Garda Investigation team. Any person who may have previously come forward who felt they could not provide Gardaí with all the information they had in relation to this matter, to contact the investigation team again. With the passage of time they may now be in a position to speak further with the investigation team. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence. The investigation team can be contacted at Irishtown Garda Station on 01 666 9600 or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
BreakingNews.ie
24-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Search of Dublin property as part of Annie McCarrick murder probe ends
A search of a property in Dublin as part of the probe into the murder of Annie McCarrick in March 1993 has ended, gardaí said. Officers said details of the search will not be released for operational reasons. Advertisement Investigators began searching the home in Clondalkin last Thursday. Annie McCarrick, an American national, had moved to live in Ireland permanently before she went missing on March 26 1993 (An Garda Siochana/PA) The home and garden of the property were searched by technical and forensic teams. Officers will remain to return the site to the current residents. Ms McCarrick, originally from Long Island in New York, was 26 when she went missing on March 26th, 1993. Advertisement In March 2023, gardaí upgraded the missing person inquiry to a murder investigation. Ms McCarrick's family have been told about the latest developments. Gardaí said that the current residents of the property are not connected in any way with Ms McCarrick or her disappearance. Gardaí have appealed to anyone with any information on Annie McCarrick's whereabouts The investigation into the disappearance and murder of Ms McCarrick continues to led by the investigation team at Irishtown Garda Station. Advertisement The American had moved to Ireland to live permanently in January 1993 and was staying in rental accommodation in Sandymount when she went missing two months later. She was not at home on Saturday, March 27th, when friends called for a dinner she had invited them to, and she had not turned up for work on Saturday or the following Sunday morning. Ireland Man (60s) arrested on suspicion of Annie McCarrick... Read More Groceries purchased by Ms McCarrick in Quinnsworth on the Friday morning were found left in her shopping bags. A receipt in the bags confirmed the date and time of purchase as March 26th, 1993, at 11.02am, her last confirmed activity. Advertisement Gardaí have appealed to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant they might believe it to be, to contact the Garda Investigation team.
Irish Independent
24-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Search ends at Clondalkin house in Annie McCarrick murder probe
The American woman disappeared in 1993 and the investigation at the Clondalkin home began on Thursday, June 12. The home and garden were being searched by technical and forensic teams. Gardaí have said they will continue to remain on site in order to return the site to the current residents. Details of the search are not being released due to operational reasons for the ongoing murder probe. Gardaí have reiterated that the current residents of this house are not connected in anyway with Annie McCarrick or her disappearance. A cadaver dog had previously been brought to search the home for human remains. The dog, Fern, is the same sniffer dog who located the remains of murder victim Tina Satchwell last year. The searches came as a businessman in his 60s was arrested and questioned about the disappearance and murder of the American student. The chief suspect, who was known to Annie, was released without charge. The 26-year-old from Long Island, New York moved to Ireland in January 1993, and lived at at St Catherine's Court in Sandymount, with two housemates. On the morning of her disappearance on Friday March 26, Annie spoke to both of her housemates before they left to travel separately over the weekend. She was due to welcome friends to her apartment for dinner the following day. However, they became concerned for her well-being when they visited the home and she was not there. The following day, a friend visited the apartment and spoke to her two flatmates, as Annie had not been heard from. They discovered groceries purchased by Annie on Friday morning were left unpacked in shopping bags. The receipt stated the time and date of the purchase as March 26, 1993 at 11.02am. The investigation into the disappearance and murder of Annie McCarrick continues to led by the investigation team from DMR South Central Division Serious Crime Unit based at Irishtown Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer, assisted by the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Gardaí continue to appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant they might believe it to be, to contact the Garda Investigation team. Any person who may have previously come forward who felt they could not provide Gardaí with all the information they had in relation to this matter, to contact the investigation team again. With the passage of time they may now be in a position to speak further with the investigation team. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence. The investigation team can be contacted at Irishtown Garda Station on 01 666 9600 or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Dublin Live
24-06-2025
- Dublin Live
Annie McCarrick: Gardai conclude search at Clondalkin home
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Gardai investigating the murder of Annie McCarrick ended the search operation at a home in Clondalkin. The site is set to be returned to the current residents, who are not connected in any way with Ms McCarrick or her disappearance in March 1993. Yesterday, demolition experts brought digging machinery to assist the search at the west Dublin property. It is understood Gardai excavated a large hole under an extension of the property - between the front and back garden - where they searched for any evidence of Ms McCarrick. The search at the home concluded this afternoon and results will not be released for "operational purposes". A Garda spokesperson said: "The investigation into the disappearance and murder of Annie McCarrick continues to led by the investigation team from DMR South Central Division Serious Crime Unit based at Irishtown Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer, assisted by the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. (Image: Mick O'Neill) "An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant they might believe it to be, to contact the Garda Investigation team. Gardai continue to appeal to any person who may have previously come forward who felt they could not provide Gardai with all the information they had in relation to this matter, to contact the investigation team again. With the passage of time they may now be in a position to speak further with the investigation team. "Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, will be welcomed by the investigation team. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence. "The investigation team can be contacted at Irishtown Garda Station on 01 666 9600 or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage .
