Searches are ongoing this morning following the discovery of partial human remains on the land of missing Kenmare man Michael Gaine.
Gardaí say DNA analysis will be required to carry out formal identification of the recovered human remains.
Gardaí resumed search operations at lands in Carrig East, Kenmare, after a member of the public came across matter that could be human tissue on Friday evening, and a crime scene was declared yesterday morning.
State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis and Forensic Anthropologist Laureen Buckley, assisted by the Garda Technical Bureau, carried out preliminary examinations at the scene yesterday afternoon.
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
Last night Gardai confirmed that the matter found is partial human remains, and forensic searches are continuing on the farm today.
They say DNA analysis will be required to confirm if the remains are those of the missing Kenmare man. This process is expected to take some time.
Michael Gaine has been missing since March 21st, and the search was upgraded to a homocide investigation in April.
The homicide investigation, led by a Senior Investigating Officer and the Serious Crime Unit Kerry Garda Division is ongoing.
They are being supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
