Case No. 3101Murder · Co. Dublin · 20 Mar 2009
Gardaí launch new searches in Rathfarnham as part of Liam Murray murder probe
Gardaí carried out fresh searches of land in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, on 11 May 2026 as part of the ongoing investigation into the 2009 murder of Liam Murray, whose body was found at his home on Edmondstown Road more than 17 years ago. The case remains unsolved and detectives are renewing their appeal for information.
- Reported12 May
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatLiam Murray was 42 years old at the time of his death. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMurray was driving a black Mitsubishi Pajero on the day he disappeared. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMurray was described as 5ft 10in tall with a stocky build and short, dark brown curly hair. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereMurray was found dead at Rockbrook Cottages on Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenLiam Murray's body was discovered at his home in Rathfarnham on 20 March 2009. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenMurray was travelling towards his home at approximately 6.20pm on St Patrick's Day 2009. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe last known contact with Murray was on the evening of 17 March 2009. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí launched fresh searches of land in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, on 11 May 2026 as part of the Liam Murray murder investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe primary focus of the investigation remains Liam Murray and his family. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigators are renewing their appeal for anyone who met, spoke with or interacted with Murray in the days before his body was found. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 May2026Gardai launch new major search as part of Liam Murray murder probe
New searches of land in Rathfarnham carried out on 11 May 2026; renewed public appeal for information; details of Murray's last known movements and description provided.
victim, Liam Murray, 42, male, irish (judged from name)Liam Murray