Irish Police Issue Fresh Appeal in 1999 Raonaid Murray Murder Case

Gardaí have launched a new investigation into the 1999 killing of teenager Raonaid Murray near Glenageary, specifically asking for a witness who previously provided an alibi for a suspect to come forward.

3 Sept, 18:50 — 3 Sept, 18:50

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Why this matters

The unsolved murder of Raonaid Murray has remained one of Ireland’s most high-profile cold cases for nearly three decades, drawing sustained public attention and periodic investigative updates. New appeals often signal breakthroughs in forensic analysis or renewed witness tips, making this development significant for the victim’s family and the local community.

Key entitiesRaonaid Murray Gardaí Glenageary

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Irish police (Gardaí) issued a new appeal regarding the 1999 murder
Victim was 17-year-old Raonaid Murray
Murder occurred in Glenageary, County Dublin in September 1999

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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Raonaid Murray was 17 years old when she was murdered.

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The murder took place near the victim's home in Glenageary, County Dublin.

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Gardaí are specifically requesting a witness who previously provided an alibi for the prime suspect.

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The victim's body was discovered at Silchester Crescent in the early hours of 4 September 1999.

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Where they diverge

Focus of the police appeal

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Targets a specific witness who previously provided an alibi for the suspect

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Frames the appeal as a broad 27-year milestone effort highlighting case details

Coverage gaps

Specific mention of a witness who provided an alibi for the suspected killer

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irish-timesHigh10h ago

Raonaid Murray: Gardaí ask witness who provided alibi for suspected killer to come forward

Murray (17) was murdered near her home in Glenageary in Co Dublin in 1999

By Ronan McGreevy

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the-journal10h ago

Gardaí issue fresh appeal 27 years after murder of Raonaid Murray

Raonaid’s body was found close to her home at Silchester Crescent in Glenageary in the early hours of 4 September 1999.

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Raonaid Murray: Gardaí ask witness who provided alibi for suspected killer to come forward

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Irish Police Issue Fresh Appeal in 1999 Raonaid Murray Murder Case

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

The Story

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Raonaid Murray: Gardaí ask witness who provided alibi for suspected killer to come forward

Gardaí issue fresh appeal 27 years after murder of Raonaid Murray

Coverage Timeline

Raonaid Murray: Gardaí ask witness who provided alibi for suspected killer to come forward

Gardaí issue fresh appeal 27 years after murder of Raonaid Murray

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What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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