Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder in 'Kerry Babies' case
GARDAI investigating the discovery of a baby boy on a beach in County Kerry nearly 40 years ago have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of murder.
The pair - a woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s - who were arrested this Thursday evening are being detained at garda stations in the south of the country.
"This evening, Thursday 23 March 2023, Gardaí arrested two people, a male in his 60s and a female in her 50s, in relation to the discovery of the body of a male infant at White Strand, Caherciveen, County Kerry on 14 April, 1984. They were arrested in the Munster region on suspicion of the offence of murder and are currently detained at garda stations in the south of the country under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984," stated a garda spokesperson.
Since 2018, an extensive investigation into the so called "Kerry Babies" case led by gardai in the Kerry Division supported by the Garda Serious Crime Review Team.
Hundreds of people have been interviewed and over 560 lines of enquiry have been initiated and gardai say this Thursday's arrests represent a major breakthrough.
"The arrests are a significant development in this investigation in an effort to establish the truth surrounding the death of Baby John in 1984 and deliver justice for Baby John. I am again appealing to the public for any information in relation to the death of Baby John in 1984. Anyone who comes forward will be treated with sensitivity and compassion,” said Superintendent Flor Murphy, who has been leading the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney garda station (064) 667 1160 or any garda station.