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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4785Murder · Co. Dublin

Gardaí stand down search in Maughan and Varslavane disappearance and murder inquiry

Gardaí are investigating the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane, and no date is given for either. A search of open lands in north County Dublin began on Friday 15 November 2024, and no arrests or charges are reported. Gardaí have since stood down the search, which found nothing of evidential value. In an update issued on 19 November 2024, they renewed their appeal for information.

  1. Reported1 Nov
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  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane.
  • One article names the second victim as Anna Varslavane, while the other references use Anastasija Varslavane.
Where
The search took place on open lands in north County Dublin.
When
  • The search operation began on Friday 15 November 2024.
  • No date is given for the disappearance or the murder.
  • One record dates the article 1 November 2024, while its issue date is 19 November 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí have stood down the search operation, and nothing of evidential value was located.
  • Gardaí have updated the family on these developments.
  • No arrests or charges are reported.
  • Gardaí say people's circumstances may have changed since the disappearance, so they may now be able to provide information.
Other details
  • Gardaí ask anyone with information, however small, to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600 or any Garda station.
  • Information can be given confidentially on the Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666 111, and will be treated with the strictest confidence.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe search took place on open lands in north County Dublin. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search operation began on Friday 15 November 2024. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have stood down the search operation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationNothing of evidential value was found during the search. (garda.ie)
  • otherGardaí ask anyone with information to contact them, even if they think it is small or insignificant. (garda.ie)
  • otherAshbourne Garda Station can be contacted on 01 8010600. (garda.ie)
  • otherInformation can be given confidentially on the Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666 111. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Nov2024
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Update (2): Disappearance and Murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane.

    Garda update announcing the search operation has been stood down with nothing of evidential value found, and renewing the appeal for information. The article gives no date for the disappearance or murder and no arrests. It names the victim as Anna Varslavane in one place and Anastasija Varslavane elsewhere.

    victim, William MaughanWilliam Maughanvictim, Anastasija Varslavane, non-irish (judged from name)Anastasija Varslavane