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Case No. 4792Murder · Co. Wicklow

Man in his 50s arrested over 1995 disappearance and murder of Jo Jo Dullard

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of murdering Josephine "Jo Jo" Dullard, who disappeared in November 1995. A search of open ground near the Wicklow/Kildare border and two private residences is under way.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Nov
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí arrested a male on suspicion of the murder of Jo Jo Dullard. (garda.ie)
  • whatJosephine "Jo Jo" Dullard disappeared and was murdered in November 1995. (garda.ie)
  • whereGardaí began a search operation on open ground in Co. Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested male is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Co. Kildare. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe land will be searched and subject to excavation, technical and forensic examinations over the coming days. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched two private residences. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe arrest and search operation is led by the Kildare Division Serious Crime Unit and the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA Forensic Archaeologist may attend the site if required. (garda.ie)
  • otherGardaí are keeping the family of Jo Jo Dullard fully updated. (garda.ie)
  • otherGardaí appeal for anyone with information to contact Naas Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Nov2024
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    UPDATE 2 - Investigation into the Disappearance and Murder of Josephine “Jo Jo” Dullard in November 1995

    Update on the Jo Jo Dullard investigation: the arrest of a male in his 50s on suspicion of murder, his detention in Co. Kildare, a search of open ground in Co. Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border, and searches of two private residences. No earlier case matches this article in the list.

    victim, Josephine "Jo Jo” Dullard, irish (judged from name)Josephine "Jo Jo” Dullardsuspect, 50s, male