Case No. 2857Concealment of body · Co. Wexford · 21 Jul 2024

Man and woman arrested over discovery of body in Gorey, Wexford

A man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s were arrested on 24 November 2024 in connection with the discovery of the body of a man in his 40s at a residence in the Clonattin area of Gorey, Co Wexford, on 21 July 2024. They face charges under Section 7(2) of the Criminal Law Act 1997.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested25 Nov
    2 reports
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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  • whatA man and a woman were arrested in connection with the discovery of the body of a man in his 40s in Gorey, Co Wexford in July. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s were arrested on Monday by investigating gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe body of a man aged in his 40s was discovered at a residence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s were arrested in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe body was found at a residence in the Clonattin area of Wexford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe discovery took place in Gorey, Wexford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe body was discovered on the afternoon of 21 July at a residence in the Clonattin area of Wexford. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe body was discovered shortly before midday on Sunday, 21 July 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe arrests were made on Monday morning, 24 November 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe two suspects are being detained at garda stations in the Co Wexford area. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe investigation is being led by a senior investigation officer. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe suspects are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Garda stations in the County Wexford area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThey were arrested for alleged offences contrary to Section 7(2) of the Criminal Law Act 1997. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe suspects were arrested for alleged offences contrary to Section 7(2) of the Criminal Law Act 1997. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Nov2024
    Major update in investigation into discovery of body as man and woman arrested

    Reports the arrest of a man and woman in connection with the July 2024 discovery of a male body in Gorey, Wexford, and their detention under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

    victim, 40s, malesuspect, 50s, malesuspect, 40s, female
  2. 25 Nov2024
    Two arrested in connection with discovery of body in Wexford

    Confirms the arrest took place on Monday 25 November 2024; states the suspects are detained at garda stations in the Co Wexford area and that the investigation is led by a senior investigation officer.

    victim, 40s, malesuspect, 50s, malesuspect, 40s, female