Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Michael Gaine have cordoned off an area near the farmyard in Kenmare, Co Kerry, where he was last seen eight weeks ago, according to RTÉ News.
RTÉ News reports that the area has now been designated a crime scene. As darkness fell this evening, two garda cars and several gardaí were present at the farmyard, close to the sealed-off section, RTÉ News observed.
The site is scheduled for examination at first light tomorrow, with a forensic and technical investigation planned, RTÉ News understands. In a statement provided to RTÉ News, a garda spokesperson confirmed, “An Garda Síochána have this evening re-commenced operations at lands at Carraig East, Kenmare, Co Kerry.” The spokesperson added, “An Garda Síochána is not in a position to provide further information at this stage,” as reported by RTÉ News.
The sealed-off area is believed to be a field on Mr. Gaine’s property, near the farmyard at Carraig East, approximately 6km from Kenmare, according to RTÉ News. The farm is located along the Ring of Kerry road, between Kenmare and Moll’s Gap.
Mr. Gaine has been missing since 20 March and was officially reported missing the following day, 21 March. Initially treated as a missing person’s case for six weeks, the investigation was reclassified as a homicide on 29 April, RTÉ News reports.
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