American Michael Kelley Charged with Murder of Kerry Farmer Michael Gaine

Ex-soldier charged over 'murder' of farmer found dismembered in slurry tank

Michael Kelley, 54, is due to appear in court after being charged in connection with the death of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine - who vanished from his home near Kenmare in March last year

Michael Kelley charged in connection with garda probe into death of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

The development comes almost 24 hours after former US soldier Mr Kelley was arrested on suspicion of murder

American Michael Kelley charged with murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Tight security as man (54) is brought before Tralee District Court

Man charged in Michael Gaine case

The man arrested in connection with the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine is due in court later this afternoon (Wednesday). Mr Gaine, 56, was last seen alive on the morning of March 20, 2025, when he bought phone credit in a shop in Kenmare, County Kerry. The man’s family reported him missing the next day, after they said he went to check on his farm animals but never returned home. Michael Gaine. Pic: An Garda Síochána On Tuesday morning, i…