Gardaí Searching Land In North Dublin In Connection To Disappearance And Murder Of Couple In 2015

Friday, 15 November 2024 11:36

By Hannah Kelly

Anastasija Varslavane and William Maughan

William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane were reported missing in 2015, and the case was upgraded to murder in 2016

Gardaí are searching open lands in north county Dublin, in connection with the disappearance and murder of two people, nine years ago.

William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane were reported missing at the time, having left their home in Gormonstown, in Co. Meath, on the 14th of April 2015.

Their case was upgraded to murder in 2016, and seven people have previously been arrested in connection with the case.

The Garda investigation team, the Meath Divisional search team and the Garda Technical Bureau are carrying out the search.

Gardaí say the area of land will be searched and subject to excavation, technical and forensic examinations over the coming days.

An Garda Síochána is appealing to anyone with any information to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600 or any Garda station, or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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