Reclassification of Gaine case highly significant

Reclassification of Gaine case highly significant

Reclassification to a homicide investigation could be highly significant in the case of Michael Gaine. Confirmation that this is now a criminal investigation places a whole range of tools at the disposal of the investigating team that they were unable to access heretofore.

Investigation into disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide

Michael Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, 21 March.

Missing Michael Gaine update as probe 'reclassified as homicide' amid fresh plea

THE probe into missing farmer Michael Gaine has been reclassified as a homicide investigation, gardai announced tonight. The 56-year-old was last seen on Thursday March 20, 2025 in his local Centra store in Kerry. The probe into missing farmer Michael Gaine has been reclassified as a homicide investigation The farmer was reported missing the following day on March 21, 2025 and has not been seen or heard from since. Despite weeks of high profile …

Investigation into missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide probe

The Kenmare man was reported missing on Friday, March 21 and was last seen on the day beforehand on March 20

Investigation into disappearance of Michael Gaine in Kerry upgraded to murder

As part of the investigation, gardaí have undertaken over 320 formal jobs/enquiries, along with nearly 130 witness statements.

Garda upgrades case of missing farmer Mike Gaine to homicide inquiry

Despite no remains being found, gardaí believe missing man was victim of foul play and body likely disposed of to conceal crime