Gardaí investigate death of woman found in Dublin park as homicide
Natasha Kernan Connors, a woman in her 20s and mother of two originally from Sandyford, was found dead in Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, Dublin 12, shortly before 9am on 25 August 2026. Foul play was initially not suspected, but following a post-mortem that revealed concerns about the levels of intoxicants she was subjected to, Gardaí are investigating her death as a homicide and fear she may have been killed by a man known to her. An incident room was established at Crumlin Garda Station and Gardaí are appealing for camera and dash-cam footage from the area between 8:30pm on 24 August and 8:30am on 25 August. In September 2026, a viral video featuring her mother Yvonne made false claims that Natasha was killed by a migrant, which Yvonne disputed on social media and a man in the video apologised for.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Natasha Kernan Connors, a woman in her 20s and mother of two originally from Sandyford, was found dead in Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, Dublin 12.
- Gardaí are investigating her death as a homicide after a post-mortem revealed concerns about the levels of intoxicants she was subjected to.
- Gardaí fear she may have been killed by a man known to her and are following a definite line of inquiry.
- When
- Her body was discovered by a member of the public shortly before 9am on Tuesday 25 August 2026.
- Investigation
- A post-mortem examination by the State Pathologist was described as inconclusive and results are not being released for operational reasons.
- Officers suspect she may have been assaulted before her death, but the suspected assault may not have contributed directly to her death and marks on her body could be lifestyle-related.
- An incident room was established at Crumlin Garda Station, a Senior Investigating Officer was appointed, and a Family Liaison Officer was assigned to support the family.
- Gardaí are appealing for camera and dash-cam footage from the area of Ravensdale Park and Kimmage Road Lower between 8:30pm on 24 August and 8:30am on 25 August 2026.
- Other details
- Gardaí do not suspect any foreign person in the case.
- A viral video featured Natasha's mother Yvonne with individuals who made false claims that Natasha was killed by a migrant, which Yvonne disputed on social media and a man in the video apologised for.
50 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman in her 20s was found dead in Ravensdale Park (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe woman was in her 20s (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe body of a woman in her 20s was discovered by a member of the public (irishmirror.ie)
- whatNatasha Kernan Connors was found dead at Ravensdale Park in Kimmage on 25 August 2026. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí are investigating her suspicious death and believe it may be homicide. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatFoul play was initially not suspected. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe was a mother of two originally from Sandyford (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí are investigating her death as a homicide. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí fear she may have been killed by a man known to her. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe body was found in Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, Dublin 12 (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe body was found on Tuesday 25 August 2026 (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe body was discovered on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe body was found shortly before 9am on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
- causeA post mortem revealed concerns about the levels of intoxicants she was subjected to. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA post-mortem examination was conducted by the State Pathologist (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe post-mortem results are not being released for operational reasons (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA technical examination of the scene was carried out (dublinlive.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationA Family Liaison Officer was assigned to support the family (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer was appointed to lead the investigation (dublinlive.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationAn incident room was established at Crumlin Garda Station (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for camera or dash-cam footage from the area between 8:30pm Monday 24 August and 8:30am Tuesday 25 August (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí did not initially suspect foul play (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA postmortem examination was carried out by the State pathologist (irishtimes.com)
- investigationPostmortem results were not released for operational reasons (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are seeking camera footage from the area of Ravensdale Park and Kimmage Road Lower between 8.30pm Monday and 8.30am Tuesday (irishtimes.com)
- investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Crumlin Garda station (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe post-mortem examination was inconclusive (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationOfficers suspect the woman may have been assaulted before her death (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe suspected assault may not have contributed directly to her death (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationMarks on the woman's body that may be from an assault could also be lifestyle-related (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe post-mortem was conducted by the State Pathologist (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationPost-mortem results are not being released for operational reasons (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA technical examination of the scene was carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer was appointed and an incident room established at Crumlin Garda Station (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for camera footage from the area of Ravensdale Park and Kimmage Road Lower between 8:30pm on 24 August and 8:30am on 25 August 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are not looking for anyone foreign in the case. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationFollowing a post-mortem examination, an incident room was set up at Crumlin Garda Station. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationFoul play was initially not suspected but an incident room was set up at Crumlin Garda Station following a post-mortem examination (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAn incident room was set up at Crumlin Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are following a definite line of inquiry. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA viral video featured Natasha's mother Yvonne with individuals who made false claims that Natasha was killed by a migrant. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherYvonne confirmed on social media that the claims made in the video were false. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherA man who appeared in the video issued an apology for his involvement. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherA viral video featured her mother Yvonne with individuals who made false claims about the death (irishmirror.ie)
- otherYvonne confirmed the claims made in the video were false in a TikTok comment (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA man who appeared in the video and featured it on his TikTok profile issued an apology for his involvement (irishmirror.ie)
- otherNatasha's sister Kym posted tributes on Facebook (irishmirror.ie)
- otherGardaí do not suspect any foreign person. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA viral video featured Natasha's mother Yvonne with individuals who falsely claimed she was killed by a migrant. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Sep2026Gardai fear sinister cause of death of woman found dead in Dublin park
Gardaí upgraded the investigation to homicide following post mortem findings; an incident room was set up at Crumlin Garda Station. The victim's mother disputed viral video claims that a 'migrant' was responsible, and Gardaí confirmed they do not suspect any foreign person.
victim, Natasha Kernan Connors, female, irish (judged from name)Natasha Kernan Connorssuspect, male - 10 Sep2026Mother of woman found dead in Dublin park hits out against false migrant claims
First report of the death. Gardaí investigating suspicious death, incident room set up at Crumlin Garda Station, appealing for witnesses. Mother Yvonne denies viral video claims that her daughter was killed by a migrant; a man in the video issued an apology.
victim, Natasha Kernan Connors, female, irish (judged from name)Natasha Kernan Connors - 9 Sep2026Mother of woman found dead in Dublin park hits out against false migrant claims
Article focuses on the victim's mother responding to false migrant claims in a viral video, while providing background on the Gardaí investigation into Natasha Kernan Connors' death at Ravensdale Park, Kimmage.
victim, Natasha Kernan Connors, female, irish (judged from name)Natasha Kernan Connors - 28 Aug2026Gardai issue urgent appeal after body of young woman found in Dublin park
Fresh witness appeal issued; post-mortem described as inconclusive; officers suspect possible assault but cannot rule out marks being lifestyle-related; incident room established at Crumlin Garda Station; appeal for footage from 8:30pm 24 Aug to 8:30am 25 Aug in the area of Ravensdale Park and Kimmage Road Lower.
victim, 20s, female - 28 Aug2026Gardaí appeal for information after woman’s body discovered in Dublin park
Gardaí appealed for camera footage from the area between 8.30pm Monday and 8.30am Tuesday; a liaison officer and senior investigating officer were appointed; postmortem results not yet released for operational reasons.
victim, 20s, female - 28 Aug2026Witnesses sought in investigation into discovery of woman's body in Dublin park
Adds witness appeal details: Gardaí seeking camera and dash-cam footage from Ravensdale Park and Kimmage Road Lower between 8:30pm Monday 24 August and 8:30am Tuesday 25 August 2026; SIO appointed; Family Liaison Officer assigned; incident room at Crumlin Garda Station.
victim, 20s, female