Ireland Daughter of murdered Jeffrey Hannan pleads for justice
Jeffrey Hannan, a 19-year-old man, was beaten to death with an axe after attending a bonfire and house party in Southill, Limerick. He died in the early hours of 22 November 2007, and his body was found at about 10:40am that day in O'Malley Park. Over 20 people were arrested during the garda investigation and a file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions, but a 2017 DPP letter said further evidence was needed, and no one has been charged or prosecuted. In November 2024, anonymous Facebook posts alleged the murder weapon was thrown into overgrowth, and gardaí made a renewed appeal for information on the 17th anniversary of the murder. The latest development is that his daughter Nikita, 18, spoke on the anniversary and said she wants justice for her father, with still no prosecution to date.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jeffrey Hannan, a 19-year-old man, was beaten to death with an axe in Limerick.
- Cause
- He suffered multiple injuries to his head and upper body.
- Where
- He had attended a bonfire and a house party in Southill before his death.
- His body was found on a green in O'Malley Park, Southill, Limerick city.
- When
- He died in the early hours of 22 November 2007.
- His body was found at about 10:40am on 22 November 2007.
- Weapon
- The axe was the murder weapon, and anonymous Facebook allegations in November 2024 said it was thrown into an area of overgrowth.
- Investigation
- Over 20 people were arrested during the garda investigation, and a file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- The investigation is led by a Senior Investigating Officer from Roxboro Road garda station.
- In November 2024, gardaí said they were aware of the social media posts and were investigating them, and the victim's father, Alan Hannan, asked for a search of the area.
- Charges
- No charges have been brought to date.
- In court
- No person has been prosecuted to date for the murder.
- Other details
- A 2017 letter from the DPP said gardaí needed further evidence to bring a prosecution.
- An internal Garda disciplinary process was started against a Garda accused of withholding information, and GSOC said further investigation was not necessary or reasonably practicable.
- On the 17th anniversary, gardaí renewed their appeal for information, and his daughter Nikita said she wants justice for her father.
38 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJeffrey Hannan was beaten to death with an axe in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatJeffrey Hannan was murdered in November 2007 when he was 19. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatHe suffered multiple injuries to his head and upper body. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatJeffrey Hannan, 19, was murdered in 2007 and no one has been prosecuted. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatJeffrey Hannan suffered multiple injuries to his head and upper body. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereJeffrey Hannan had attended a bonfire and a house party in Southill. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereHis body was found in O’Malley Park, Southill, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe body was found on a green at O’Malley Park in Limerick city. (thejournal.ie)
- whereJeffrey Hannan's body was found in O'Malley Park, Southill, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenJeffrey Hannan died in the early hours of November 22, 2007. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenHis body was found on 22 November at about 10:40am. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe body was found on the morning of 22 November 2007. (thejournal.ie)
- whenJeffrey Hannan's body was found on 22 November 2007 at about 10:40am. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeHe had multiple injuries to his head and upper body. (thejournal.ie)
- weaponFresh allegations say the murder weapon was thrown into an area of overgrowth. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationAllegations were posted on an anonymous Facebook account in recent days, with photographs and maps. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationAlan Hannan called on Gardaí to investigate the claims and search the area. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí said they were aware of the social media posts and were investigating them. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí have made over 20 arrests in the case, but nobody has been charged. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGSOC said further investigation was not necessary or reasonably practicable. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí have made a renewed appeal for information on the murder. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationOver 20 people were arrested during the investigation and a file was submitted to the DPP. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is led by a Senior Investigating Officer from Roxboro Road garda station. (limerickleader.ie, thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí and the Hannan family are appealing to anyone with information to contact investigating gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationMore than 20 people have been arrested during the garda investigation. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationA file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí are renewing their appeal for information on the murder. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is led by a Senior Investigating Officer from the Roxboro Road garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeNo charges have been brought to date. (thejournal.ie)
- courtNo person has been prosecuted to date for the murder. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherA 2017 letter from the DPP said Gardaí needed further evidence to bring a prosecution. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherAn internal Garda disciplinary process was previously started against a Garda accused of withholding information about the murder. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherAlan Hannan has repeated his call for a state inquiry. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe article was published ahead of the 17th anniversary of the murder. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe appeal was made on the 17th anniversary of the murder. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherGardaí and the family are appealing to anyone with information to contact investigating gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
- otherJeffrey's daughter Nikita wants justice for her father and family. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherSeventeen years have passed since the murder. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 Nov2024Daughter of murdered Jeffrey Hannan, 19, in plea for justice
Anniversary feature on a 2007 cold case: no one has been prosecuted, gardaí are renewing their appeal, and Jeffrey's daughter Nikita speaks about the impact of his death and wants justice.
victim, Jeffrey Hannan, 19, male, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Hannan - 22 Nov2024Cold case appeal for information on 17th anniversary of murder of Limerick teen
Article marks the 17th anniversary and renews the public appeal. It adds that more than 20 people have been arrested, that a file was submitted to the DPP, that no charges have been brought, and that a Senior Investigating Officer from Roxboro Road Garda Station leads the investigation. Jeffrey's father Alan has also posted on Facebook.
victim, Jeffrey Hannan, 19, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Hannan - 22 Nov2024Gardaí in Limerick investigating the murder of Jeffrey Hannan make renewed appeal
Renewed garda appeal marking the 17th anniversary of the murder; repeats that no one has been prosecuted and adds the investigation lead and contact details.
victim, Jeffrey Hannan, 19, male, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Hannan - 21 Nov2024Facebook posts may help locate axe used to murder Limerick teen
Follow-up on the 2007 murder of Jeffrey Hannan. Adds fresh anonymous social media allegations that the murder weapon was thrown into overgrowth, the father's call for a search, the number of arrests, the 2017 DPP letter, and GSOC's findings about a Garda.
victim, Jeffrey Hannan, 19, male, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Hannan