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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1299Murder · Co. Dublin · 24 Jun 2017

Appeal renewed on 8th anniversary of Linda Evans Christian murder in Blanchardstown

Gardaí and the family of Linda Evans Christian have renewed their appeal for information on her murder on the eighth anniversary of the discovery of her body in Coolmine Woods, Blanchardstown, in July 2017. A man was arrested in 2018 but nobody has been brought to justice.

  1. Reported16 Jul
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShe was 5ft 3in tall, slim with long brown hair and green eyes. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatShe was wearing a green bomber jacket, blue jeans and carrying a pink gym bag when last seen. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHer body was found in Coolmine Woods, Blanchardstown, on 17 July 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereLinda Evans Christian had been living in the Dublin 15 area. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHer body was found at Coolmine Woods in Blanchardstown on Monday July 17, 2017. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenLinda Evans Christian was last seen leaving the Ash Ward of James Connolly Memorial Hospital in Blanchardstown on 24 June 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenShe was reported missing on 1 July 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenLinda was last seen at around 9am on Saturday June 24, 2017, leaving the Ash Ward of James Connolly Memorial Hospital in Blanchardstown. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenShe was reported missing by her family on Saturday July 1, 2017. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA man was arrested in 2018 in connection with the murder. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationNo one has been brought to justice for the murder. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe appeal specifically asks for information on her movements around Coolmine Woods at the time of her disappearance. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationNobody has been brought to justice for Linda's murder. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and Linda's family are renewing the appeal for information on the eighth anniversary of the body's discovery. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherShe had been receiving treatment in the hospital. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jul2025
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Murder of Linda Evans Christian appeal renewed on 8th anniversary of body find

    Renewed public appeal for information on the 8th anniversary of the body's discovery; confirms a man was arrested in 2018 but no one has been charged or convicted.

    victim, Linda Evans Christian, female, irish (judged from name)Linda Evans Christiansuspect, male
  2. 16 Jul2025
    Reportedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Gardaí renew appeal for information on murder of woman whose body was found eight years ago

    Renewed appeal on the eighth anniversary of the body's discovery; provides details of her appearance, last known clothing and movements; confirms a man was arrested in 2018 but no charges were brought.

    victim, Linda Evans Christian, 29, femaleLinda Evans Christiansuspect, male