Listen: Former Member Of Garda Cold Case Unit Believes Fiona Pender Knew Her Murderer

Tuesday, 23 August 2022 15:36

By Ciara Noble @niaracoble

File image: Fiona Pender via Garda Press Office

Gardaí believe the 25 year-old was murdered

Offaly Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the disappearance of Fiona Pender.

The 25 year-old went missing on the 23rd August 1996.

Fiona was seven months pregnant at the time of her disappearance.

She was last seen at approximately 6am, at her flat at Church Street, Tullamore.

Fiona was described as 5’5″ in height, with long blonde hair.

She was wearing bright clothes and white leggings at the time of her disappearance.

Fiona's body has never been found, but Gardaí believe she was murdered.

A former member of the Garda Cold Case Unit believes Fiona Pender knew her killer:

Former sergeant-in-charge of the Garda Cold Case Unit, Alan Bailey, spoke with Ciara Noble on this afternoon's 'Kildare Focus':

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

Portlaoise Garda Station: 057 867 4100

Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111

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