A major search operation has commenced in County Wicklow, focusing on open ground near the border with Kildare. Gardaà launched the effort as part of long-standing investigations into the disappearances and presumed murders of two women: Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob, both of whom vanished in the 1990s.
The Serious Crime Review Team is leading the operation, supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Garda National Technical Bureau, along with local resources from the Kildare Division. Teams are conducting thorough searches of the site, including excavation work and detailed technical and forensic examinations expected to continue over several days.
Investigators maintain an open perspective on the cases and remain dedicated to pursuing any credible leads. Families of the two women have been notified and will receive ongoing updates about the progress.
Authorities have appealed to the public for assistance, encouraging anyone with information—no matter how minor it may seem—to contact their local Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line. This renewed activity underscores the commitment to resolving these decades-old unsolved cases and providing answers to grieving families.
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