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Case No. 5565Murder · Co. Kilkenny

Garda appeal on 20th anniversary of 2004 murder of Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi

Gardaí are appealing for information 20 years after Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi, 25, from Malawi, was murdered in July 2004. Her body was found in a field beside a river near Piltown, Co Kilkenny, on 23 July 2004.

  1. Reported1 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPaiche Unyolo Onyemaechi was murdered in July 2004. (garda.ie)
  • wherePaiche was seen in Pickardstown, County Waterford, at 5pm on 8 July 2004. (garda.ie)
  • wherePaiche's body was found on 23 July 2004 in a field beside a river under Brenar Bridge near Piltown, Co Kilkenny. (garda.ie)
  • whenPaiche was reported missing by her husband on 10 July 2004. (garda.ie)
  • whenPaiche was last seen leaving her family home in St. Herblain Park, Kilcohan, Waterford, on 8 July 2004. (garda.ie)
  • investigationNo person has been brought to justice for the murder. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who met or saw Paiche, or who has information about her murder, and has not yet spoken to Gardaí, to come forward. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say that with the passage of time, people may now be in a position to come forward. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInformation can be given to Tramore Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (garda.ie)
  • otherPaiche was 25 years old at the time of her death and from Malawi. (garda.ie)
  • otherPaiche had two children. (garda.ie)
  • otherPaiche sometimes used the first names 'Gina' or 'Cassandra' and the last name 'Willis'. (garda.ie)
  • otherPaiche worked in Limerick and is also believed to have worked at different locations nationwide. (garda.ie)
  • otherPaiche's husband, Chika Onyemaechi, disappeared on 27 July 2004. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2024
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Witness Appeal - 20th Anniversary of the Investigation into the Murder of Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi, July 2004.

    Garda appeal marking the 20th anniversary of the investigation. Adds the victim's details, last sighting, body discovery location, husband's disappearance, and a request for information. No suspect has been named and no one has been brought to justice.

    victim, Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi, 25, female, non-irish (judged from name)Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi