Case No. 1297Murder · Co. Dublin · 17 Jul 2017

Gardaí renew appeal for information on 2017 murder of Linda Evans Christian in Blanchardstown

Gardaí have issued a fresh appeal for information on the eighth anniversary of the discovery of the body of Linda Evans Christian, 29, whose body was found at Coolmine Woods, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, on 17 July 2017. Despite an extensive investigation including the arrest of a male in 2018, no one has been charged with her murder.

  1. Reported17 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatShe was a 29-year-old from Blanchardstown. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShe was wearing a green bomber jacket, blue jeans and carrying a pink gym bag when last seen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShe was found in dense undergrowth wearing the same clothes in which she vanished. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereLinda Evans Christian's body was discovered at Coolmine Woods, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHer body was found on Monday 17 July 2017. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenShe left the Ash Ward of James Connolly Memorial Hospital shortly after 9am on 24 June 2017. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHer family reported her missing on Saturday 1 July 2017. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe she died violently. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí carried out a two-day long search in the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe results of a post-mortem examination were inconclusive. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jul2025
    Gardai renew appeal for information on 2017 murder of Dublin woman

    Fresh appeal issued on 8th anniversary of body discovery; confirms arrest of a male in 2018 but no charges; post-mortem inconclusive but Gardaí believe she died violently.

    victim, Linda Evans Christian, 29, female, irish (judged from name)Linda Evans Christiansuspect, male