The body of Liam Murray was discovered in his home at Rockbrook Cottages in Rathfarnham on the 20th of March 2009
Liam Murray
Gardí investigating the murder of a man in 2009 have started searching land in south Dublin.
The body of Liam Murray was discovered in his home at Rockbrook Cottages in Rathfarnham on March 20, 2009.
In a statement today, Gardaí said they are conducting searches of land in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Liam was last seen having a drink with friends at the Headline Bar on the corner of the South Circular Road and Clanbrassil Street on Saint Patrick’s Day 2009.
He left the bar at around 6.30pm and travelled in his jeep, a black and champagne-coloured Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, through Harold’s Cross, Terenure, Nutgrove Avenue and home to Rockbrook Cottages, Cruagh Road, Edmonstown, Rathfarnham, arriving there between 7pm and 7.30pm.
This was the last time Liam was seen alive. When his family could not contact him, they called to the house and found his body on the morning of Friday March 20.
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He had been shot five times with a handgun.
He was described as 5ft 10in in height, stocky build, with short, dark brown, curly hair.
“The primary focus of this investigation is the victim, Liam Murray and his family,” gardaí said in a statement today.
“The investigation team are seeking to gather all available information / evidence to bring this matter to a positive conclusion.”
They added: “Gardaí are continuing to appeal to any person who met, spoke or had any interaction with Liam Murray leading up to the discovery of his body on the 20th of March 2009.
Any persons with information in relation to this investigation are asked to contact the investigation team at Terenure Garda Station on 01 6666400, the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.”