Ireland Gardaí renew appeal over unsolved 2014 murder of Mark Burke, Dublin
Mark Burke, a man reported as 36 in some sources and 37 in others, was last seen on Corrig Avenue in Dún Laoghaire on 28 July 2014. His partial remains, reported as coated in acid, were found in a skip at Thorntons Recycling Plant in Ballyfermot, West Dublin, on 31 July 2014, though one report gives 28 July. No arrest or charge has been reported, and the murder remains unsolved. On 24 July 2024 gardaí said his remains may have been left in the Drummartin area of Goatstown before being taken to the plant, and on 26 July 2024, on the tenth anniversary of his death, they renewed their appeal for information.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Mark Burke was a dad-of-seven whose remains were found coated in acid in a Dublin skip.
- Reports differ on his age, giving 36 in some and 37 in others.
- The murder of Mark Burke in 2014 remains unsolved.
- Where
- He was last seen on Corrig Avenue in Dún Laoghaire, his last known location.
- His partial remains were found at Thorntons Recycling Plant in Ballyfermot, West Dublin.
- Gardaí believe his remains may have been left in the Drummartin area of Goatstown before being taken to the recycling plant.
- When
- He was last seen on Monday, 28 July 2014.
- His partial remains were found on 31 July 2014, though one report gives 28 July 2014.
- Other details
- A form of acid was found on the remains, and his face, jaw, teeth, hands and internal organs have never been recovered.
- A former Chief Superintendent believes more than one person may have been involved in the murder and cover-up.
- Cause
- The motive for the murder is not known.
- Investigation
- Over the past decade detectives have followed more than 600 lines of inquiry and taken over 500 statements.
- A Crimestoppers reward remains in place, and gardaí have renewed their appeal on the tenth anniversary, asking anyone with information to come forward however insignificant it may seem.
- Charges
- No arrest, charge, court case or sentence has been reported.
36 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí have potentially made a breakthrough in the unsolved murder case of a man whose body was found covered in acid in a skip. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatMark Burke's face, jaw, teeth, hands and internal organs have never been recovered, and a form of acid was found on the remains uncovered at the recycling plant. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatMark Burke was a dad-of-seven. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí have renewed their appeal for help in connection with the murder of a homeless man in 2014. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatGardaí renewed their appeal for information on the unsolved murder of Mark Burke. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMark Burke's remains were found coated in acid in a Dublin skip. (irishmirror.ie)
- wherePartial remains of Mark Burke were discovered at Thornton's Recycling Plant in Ballyfermot, West Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereMark Burke's partial remains were found at Thorntons Recycling Plant in Ballyfermot, West Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereMark Burke's last known location was Dun Laoghaire. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereGardaí have information that his remains may have been left in the Drummartin area of Goatstown before they were taken to the recycling plant. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereMark Burke was last seen on Corrig Avenue in Dún Laoghaire. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereHis remains were found in a recycling centre in Ballyfermot. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereMark Burke was last seen on Corrig Avenue in Dun Laoghaire. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereMark Burke's remains were discovered at Thorntons Recycling Plant in Ballyfermot. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe partial remains were discovered on 28 July 2014. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenMark Burke was last seen on Monday, 28 July 2014. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenHis remains were found on 31 July 2014. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenMark Burke was last seen on 28 July 2014. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenMark Burke's remains were found on 31 July 2014. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí now believe the remains may have been left in the Drummartin area of Goatstown before being transported to the recycling plant. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationOver the past decade, detectives have pursued over 600 leads and collected around 500 statements. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA Crimestoppers reward is still available for anyone with information. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí have uncovered a potential major breakthrough in the case. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationDetectives have followed over 600 lines of inquiry and taken over 500 statements in the past 10 years. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Crimestoppers reward remains in place for anyone with information. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone with information about Mark Burke's death to come forward, however insignificant it may seem. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationAnyone who saw or spoke to Mark Burke in the Dundrum and Dún Laoghaire areas before his death is asked to contact gardaí. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking anyone with information, however insignificant it may seem, to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí have information that Mark Burke's remains may have been left in the Drummartin area of Goatstown before they were taken to the recycling facility. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Crimestoppers reward remains in place for information on the case. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAny motive for the murder remains unknown. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherA former Chief Superintendent believes more than one person may have been involved in the murder and cover-up. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherA form of acid was found on the remains uncovered at the recycling plant. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe motive for the murder is not known. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMark Burke was originally from Sandyford in south Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherGardaí and Mark Burke's father say he was never involved in any serious criminality. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Jul2024New Garda plea to find killer of dad whose body parts were found in a skip
Renewed Garda appeal on the 10th anniversary of the unsolved 2014 murder. Adds the 600 lines of inquiry and 500 statements, a reported possible breakthrough that his remains may have been left in the Drummartin area of Goatstown before being taken to Ballyfermot, and a view that more than one person may have been involved.
victim, Mark Burke, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Burke - 26 Jul2024Gardai renew witness appeal for 10-year-old unsolved murder of homeless man
Renewed public appeal on the 10th anniversary of the killing. The article does not state the date of death, so incident_date is left empty.
victim, Mark Burke, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Burke - 24 Jul2024Potential breakthrough in unsolved murder of dad found covered in acid in skip
Gardaí have new information that Mark Burke's remains may have been left in the Drummartin area of Goatstown before they were moved to the recycling plant. His father says the information could be a breakthrough. No arrests are reported, and a Crimestoppers reward remains in place.
victim, Mark Burke, 37, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Burke - 24 Jul2024Breakthrough in unsolved murder of homeless man found in skip coated in acid
Article reports a new line of inquiry on the 2014 unsolved murder: gardaí believe remains may have been left in Drummartin, Goatstown, before transport to the recycling plant. It also covers the family's appeal and the 10th anniversary, plus the Crimestoppers reward.
victim, Mark Burke, 37, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Burke