United Kingdom KYRAN DURNIN: Missing from Louth, Ireland - August 2024 - Age 8 - Possibly missing 2+ years

Case of missing boy, 8, becomes murder probe as he could have 'died months ago'

Police initially launched a missing persons inquiry on August 30 after eight-year-old Kyran Durnin disappeared with his mum Dayla - now he is feared dead and a murder investigation has been launched

www.mirror.co.uk

A missing eight-year-old is presumed dead after six weeks of searching that have revealed no trace of the youngster or his mum.

Kyran Durnin and his mother Dayla went missing overnight on August 28 from the family's home in County Louth, Ireland, after the 24-year-old left a note saying she "needed to get away for a few days". Police launched search efforts two days later, and despite "extensive enquiries" have not found any clues to their whereabouts well over a month later.

Garda have now issued an update saying Kyran is now missing presumed dead, having been unable to identify evidence suggesting he is currently alive. An Garda Siochana said in a statement today: “Despite extensive inquiries carried out by gardai to date, An Garda Siochana have been unable to either locate Kyran, identify any information on his current whereabouts or any evidence that he is currently alive.

“Following inquiries to date, investigating Gardai now believe that Kyran is missing presumed dead. A murder investigation has been commenced.”

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, with the probe being led by a senior investigation officer based out of an incident room established at Drogheda Garda Station. Tusla, Ireland’s Child and Family Agency, is working closely with and fully co-operating with the Garda investigation.


When the missing person report was filed at the end of August it included a photo of Kyran when he was around six years old. And now the police believe Kyran, from Drogheda, in Co Louth, may have have been dead for more than two years, reports RTE.

It is also expected that Tusla, Ireland’s child and family agency, may also help in putting together what has happened to Kyran with police reportedly believing now that he may have died more than two years ago. As of now though police do not know how, if Kyran did die, or where his body in that case is located.

MEDIA: Missing 8 yr old Irish boy KYRAN DURNIN may have died TWO YEARS before anyone knew he was missing! How can that happen?

 

[Guess Who]

You know, I'm wondering if the grandmother is the one changing her story. I could be 100% wrong.

Yeah, did she see him when the mom and other kids came over or not?

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

It's possible mom AND grandma are the two that have knowledge of what happened?
Was grandma covering for mom and got tired of it?

 

[RoundPeg]

Yeah, did she see him when the mom and other kids came over or not?

Where are the other kids? I'm not retaining info this week.

 

[Mel70]

Could be. I'm really lost. I'm not sure why Tusla was once involved either. Is that part of the Irish government? I do wish we had someone here who knows more about the country and might be able to give us some insight.

Tresir?.

 

[Mel70]

I'm tagging Tresir.

 

[RoundPeg]

I'm tagging Tresir.

@Tresir

 

[Mel70]

It's their version of child services.

Thanks Guessy. I tagged Tresir. I'm not doubting you at all. She just may have alot of insight.

 

[Tresir]

What in the world is going on? The mum may be alive? But no one else in the family has seen him in two years. Is that right? How could no one see or speak to a child in two years and nobody asked any questions by now?

What about his school? When did they last see him for example?

Ah I see, it looks like they took him out of school, two years ago. That would have been during Covid.

 

[Tresir]

Missing eight year-old Irish boy may have died TWO YEARS ago

In a statement yesterday morning, gardaí said they had upgraded a missing-persons case involving Kyran Durnin, from Drogheda, Co. Louth, to one of murder

www.dailymail.co.uk

Missing eight year-old Irish boy may have died TWO YEARS ago, police fear - as questions are raised over how a child could 'disappear' for so long​

Gardai believe an eight-year-old boy, who was reported missing in August, may have died up to two years ago, raising questions over how the case went undetected for so long.

In a statement yesterday morning, gardaí said they had upgraded a missing-persons case involving Kyran Durnin, from Drogheda, Co. Louth, to one of murder.

'Despite extensive enquiries carried out by gardaí to date, An Garda Síochána have been unable to either locate Kyran, identify any information on his current whereabouts or any evidence that he is currently alive. Following enquiries to date, investigating gardaí now believe that Kyran is missing, presumed dead,' the force said.

His mother, Dayla, who was reported missing with Kyran at the end of August, has been located in the UK safe and well.

Investigators hope people known to Kyran may have information that can shed more light on the case, which is among the most complex and sensitive they have ever dealt with.

Gardaí are investigating how Kyran's school, as well as representatives from the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, who interviewed the Durnin family, did not know the child was missing.

The Irish Daily Mail understands one line of inquiry will examine if attempts were made to convince authorities he was still alive. Gardaí had already been searching for any sign of life regarding Kyran before the missing-persons report had been filed, but found nothing.

Last week, gardaí received intelligence which caused them to upgrade Kyran's disappearance to a murder investigation, an unprecedented move in a case in which someone had officially been missing for only seven weeks. The source of this information is not being released for operational reasons.

At this stage, gardaí have not ruled out that Kyran died accidentally and efforts may have been made to hide his remains.

Members of the Durnin family are cooperating with gardaí, officers said. It is understood they will be asked if they have any photos or other evidence which can show Kyran was alive on certain dates.

The Mail has confirmed that Tusla had requested a meeting with the child after several notifications were made to it about potential safeguarding issues.

Questions are also being asked as to why concerns were not raised about a child who gardaí believe is dead up to two years.

'Narrowing down the exact last moment gardaí have evidence of Kyran being alive is central to this investigation,' one senior source said.

'This gives gardaí a timeframe they can work from. There are several other strands to this investigation which are being worked on as well. The Tusla aspect is very important as well. Gardaí need to have clarity about these meetings and who was there. Tusla is cooperating fully with the gardaí in respect of this.

'But there are several things gardaí are looking at right now.'

Other avenues will be to interview Kyran's extended family and look for patterns which can then be probed further. The investigation will include speaking to staff at schools Kyran attended, as well as neighbours about what they have seen over recent months. They will also be asked when they last saw Kyran.

Aontú leader and Drogheda native Peadar Tòibín told the Mail the incident was 'heartbreaking' and said it was 'incredible this has been allowed to happen'. He said: 'This is a horrendous situation. It is shocking that Kyran may have been killed two years ago. Most people will be aghast at how this could have happened. There are serious questions to be asked in relation to child protection services if this is the case.'

Local Labour TD Ged Nash has said anyone concealing information about Kyran should examine their conscience. 'I would appeal to anybody who can throw light on this situation or knows what happened to Kyran and where he might be to speak with An Garda Síochána,' he said.

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What a lovely picture. He does look like he could be older than 6 IMO.

I see the mum is in England. So where in England is the mum right now, do we know?

 

[Tresir]

This is the Garda standing down the search for Dayla as they have located her in the UK. They are not saying where she is though.

Update - Missing Persons Appeal - Dayla Durnin (24 Years) and Kyran Durnin, (8 Years), Drogheda, Co. Louth, 30th August 2024

www.garda.ie

 

[Guess Who]

Thanks Guessy. I tagged Tresir. I'm not doubting you at all. She just may have alot of insight.

It's in one of the articles

 

[Guess Who]

What about his school? When did they last see him for example?

Ah I see, it looks like they took him out of school, two years ago. That would have been during Covid.

Weren't schools all back to in person teaching in 2022 there? They were here

 

[Tresir]

Weren't schools all back to in person teaching in 2022 there? They were here

I cannot remember - would have to check on the Covid thread.

ETA covid 2022 timeline below may help. School holidays usually begin mid July so that would possibly be the last time he was seen at school, presuming they had gone back to in person attendance during that summer term - approx April to Mid July.

Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in England (2022) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Guess Who]

I cannot remember - would have to check on the Covid thread.

ETA covid 2022 timeline below may help. School holidays usually begin mid July so that would possibly be the last time he was seen at school, presuming they had gone back to in person attendance during that summer term - approx April to Mid July.

Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in England (2022) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Here is was the last part of the 2020 year and then most of or all of the 2020-2021 year. By the time the 2021-2022 year started, all were back in class.

 

[Tresir]

Here is was the last part of the 2020 year and then most of or all of the 2020-2021 year. By the time the 2021-2022 year started, all were back in class.

Our 21/ 22 school year started in Sept 2021. I think we were still in lockdown then but will check.

I believe lockdown was over but when I looked on the thread, Covid wasnt over in May 2022 according to @Mel70 .

Post in thread 'Members discussion about CORONAVIRUS / Monkeypox (May 2022)' https://www.crimewatchers.net/threa...oronavirus-monkeypox-may-2022.750/post-132261

 

[Guess Who]

Our 21/ 22 school year started in Sept 2021. I think we were still in lockdown then but will check.

That's when they went fully in class here. Most started late Aug/ early Sept here. That's also when they lost the joy of snow days because they then just had remote learning days

 

[Tresir]

So it seems the school believed he was going to attend school in NI, which is part of the UK. So maybe that is where Mum is now.

Louth in Ireland is only 20 miles from the UK (Northern Ireland).

 

[Mel70]

This is the Garda standing down the search for Dayla as they have located her in the UK. They are not saying where she is though.

Update - Missing Persons Appeal - Dayla Durnin (24 Years) and Kyran Durnin, (8 Years), Drogheda, Co. Louth, 30th August 2024

www.garda.ie

Thank you very much.

 

[Mel70]

So it seems the school believed he was going to attend school in NI, which is part of the UK. So maybe that is where Mum is now.

Louth in Ireland is only 20 miles from the UK (Northern Ireland).

Wow. That's very close. I didn't know that.

 

[Mel70]

It's in one of the articles

I'm sorry. I can't concentrate these days.