Kyran Durnin murder investigators 'meticulously' review large volume of info
Investigators probing the disappearance and suspended murder of schoolboy Kyran Durnin continue to 'meticulously' review the large volume of information they have - which sources say is "taking time" as the investigation continues. Little Kyran - who was six years of age when he was last seen alive in June 2022 - was reported missing in August 2023 along with his mother Dayla - the day after Tusla flagged its concerns for the welfare of the boy after being unable to see him despite several efforts. Kyran's mum Dayla Durnin was located safe in Ipswich in the UK in the days following the missing person's report. However, Kyran, who would be eight years of age now, has not been located. Two months later, in October 2024, gardai launched a murder investigation saying they are treating Kyran as missing, presumed dead, as detectives believe the boy may have been killed nearly three years ago. Despite two arrests and four searches of property and land, Kyran still has not been located.
Irish Mirror reporter Nicola Donnelly (orange coat) speaking to Dayla Durin, the mother of missing presumed murdered kid Kyran Durnin
(Image: HUMPHREY NEMAR)
Now, investigators continue to review "all information" they have received from members of the public, from mobile phones and electronic devices seized during the searches and information gleaned from social media accounts in a bid to establish when Kyran was last alive. It's understood gardai have received "huge volumes" of information which they are meticulously going through. "Investigators continue to review all of the information they have and that's taking time as there are huge volumes of information and details to go through," a source told this paper. Despite four searches which took place late last year and earlier this year, sources say "there are no immediate plans for further searches or arrests at the moment." "Nothing has been determined as yet for further searches," sources said, adding the investigation continues and will continue for as long as it takes to locate Kyran or find out what happened to him. Earlier in December when Irish Mirror/Irish Star approached Kyran's mum Dayla in the UK, while she was on her way to an Ipswich V Newcastle Premier League match with a male companion, to ask her if she wanted to say anything to say about Kyran and the investigation, given the huge public interest and concern over how Kyran slipped through the net. She declined to answer our questions but told us: "I'd appreciate it if you would go away from me. Thank you." We also approached Kyran's maternal grandmother Rhona Byrne last month asking if she wished to speak about her grandson and the murder investigation. Rhona - who was reportedly recorded on tape last year saying she last saw the youngster alive on August 28 - told our reporter 'Go away' when asked if she wished to speak about the search for Kyran and if she had anything to say in regards to the murder probe.
Dayla Durin, the mother of missing presumed murdered kid Kyran Durnin
Last December the first arrest in the investigation came when a female in her 20s was detained on suspicion of murder. The woman, who is known to Kyran, was released without charge. The same week a second arrest of a male in his 30s was made. Anthony Maguire, 36, who had a conviction for violence, took his own life in the days following his arrest. As the investigation continues six months on, An Garda Siochana continues to appeal to anyone with information on the disappearance and murder of Kyran, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact them.
Kyran Durnin's maternal grandmother, Rhonda Byrne, outside her home in Drogheda
(Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin)
In a statement, An Garda Siochana said: "Do not rule out any information that you may have. "Please do not assume that the investigation team knows the information that you may have. "Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, will be welcomed by the investigation team. "This information will be treated in the strictest confidence," the statement said. Anyone with any information can contact the Garda Investigation Team at Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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