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Case No. 1189Murder · Co. Louth

Gardaí issue 12th update on investigation into disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin, Co. Louth

Gardaí in Louth have issued their 12th update on the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin, a 6-year-old boy last seen in June 2022, confirming that two persons have been arrested on suspicion of murder and that over 570 investigative actions have been carried out to date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí in Louth are investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin, aged 6. (garda.ie)
  • whenKyran would be 9 years old in 2025. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe last known images of Kyran were taken in June 2022 when he was 6. (garda.ie)
  • investigationOver 570 separate investigative actions have been taken to date. (garda.ie)
  • investigationTwo persons, a woman and a man, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThree domestic residences and adjoining lands have been searched, including excavation works and a full forensic examination of each scene. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA number of electronic devices have been seized and analysed. (garda.ie)
  • investigationIn excess of 29,500 hours of CCTV have been seized and secured from numerous locations, with examination ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are continuing to liaise with TUSLA in respect of the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe investigation team is led by a Senior Investigation Officer based in an incident room at Drogheda Garda Station. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe investigation is ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2025
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update (12) – Investigation into the Disappearance and Murder of Kyran Durnin (6 Years)

    12th update confirming two arrests on suspicion of murder, over 570 investigative actions, three residences searched with excavation, 29,500+ hours of CCTV seized, and ongoing liaison with TUSLA.

    victim, Kyran Durnin, 6, male, irish (judged from name)Kyran Durninsuspect, femalesuspect, male