BREAKING Man and woman arrested over infamous Kerry Babies murder - after series of new searches
The Irish Mirror has learned that officers mounted a series of searches in rural Kerry today – and arrested a man and woman on suspicion of the murder of a child that caused a national scandal in the early 1980s.The move comes almost two years after gardai exhumed the body of little Baby John – who was murdered in early 1984.
The baby was murdered just five days after he was born and the Garda probe into his death and that of another baby around the same time caused a public outcry – and the creation of a special tribunal of inquiry. Officers have been working away on the case in the background – and made their moves on suspects early today. They were being held at Castleisland Garda Station – and can be quizzed for up to 24 hours.
She was arrested by garda murder squad and was accused wrongly of being the mother of baby John – whole family members were accused of concealing the birth of the tot.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'I am a better man after bad phase at Man United' - RonaldoThe Portugal veteran says he has no regrets over his time at Old Trafford.
Read more »
Paul Conroy says Galway keen to secure a league final spotPaul Conroy says Galway keen to secure a league final spot via IrishTimesSport
Read more »
Man arrested in murder probe of woman found dead after Co Armagh house fireWitnesses sought after woman (37) died and 12-year-old girl taken to hospital in Portadown
Read more »
Dismay in US as video shows Virginia deputies restraining black man who died at mental hospital10 people charged with second-degree murder following the death of Irvo Otieno
Read more »
Man (36) arrested in connection with attempted murder of PSNI Detective releasedA man arrested in connection with a claim of responsibility made following the attempted murder of PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has been released.
Read more »
Sir Jim Ratcliffe considers new strategy to secure world-record Man Utd takeoverSir Jim Ratcliffe continues to battle Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani in the race to buy Manchester United and now the INEOS founder is considering a change of tack ahead of Wednesday's 9pm deadline
Read more »