Ireland Case No. 11506Suspected murder · Co. Monaghan · 17 Mar 2024
Former detective calls for murder investigation into death of Kelly Lynch, Monaghan
A former detective linked to the Katie Trust has called for the death of Kelly Lynch, whose body was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan town, to be treated as a murder investigation. A new independent pathology report says her death was a homicide and that there was no evidence she drowned, which conflicts with the Garda finding of an accidental drowning.
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Key facts
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- whatA former detective has called for Kelly Lynch's death to be treated as a murder investigation. (gript.ie)
- whatA new forensic report says Kelly Lynch's death was a homicide. (gript.ie)
- whatKelly Lynch had 93 injuries on her body. (gript.ie)
- whatThe report says a number of injuries were inflicted after death. (gript.ie)
- whereKelly Lynch was found dead in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan town. (gript.ie)
- whenKelly Lynch was found dead on St. Patrick's Day 2024. (gript.ie)
- whenKelly Lynch was last seen leaving home on 13 March 2024. (gript.ie)
- causeThe privately funded report says Kelly Lynch died from a violent assault. (gript.ie)
- causeThe report finds no pathological evidence of drowning. (gript.ie)
- investigationThe Katie Trust says the report raises significant concerns about the investigation into her death. (gript.ie)
- investigationGardaí met the Lynch family about their concerns on 21 October 2024. (gript.ie)
- otherThe family raised almost £20,000 for a legal and investigation fund. (gript.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Jan2026Kelly Lynch: Former detective wants murder investigation - Gript
Covers a campaign for a murder investigation after a privately commissioned pathology report. The report says Kelly Lynch had 93 injuries, some inflicted postmortem, and no pathological evidence of drowning. Gardaí have found her death was an accident by drowning. No arrests or charges are mentioned.
victim, Kelly Marie Lynch, 23, female, irish (judged from name)Kelly Marie Lynch