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Kenneth Fetherston
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Kenneth Fetherston, which has been an ongoing investigation for almost 15 years.
The investigation into the murder of Kenneth Fetherston has been ongoing at Tallaght Garda Station since his disappearance on the September 22, 2009 and the subsequent discovery of his remains at Military Road, Rathfarnham, on January 31, 2010.
In 2020, An Garda Síochána Serious Crime Review Team (SCRT), part of the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI), commenced a review and investigation into the circumstances of the murder of Kenneth Fetherston.
This morning, investigating Gardaí attached to the SCRT, supported by other GNBCI resources and local Garda Resources have searched a private residence in the midlands.
Investigating Gardaí, from SCRT, have arrested a male in his 40s on suspicion of murder.
The male is currently detained at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region under section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Kenneth left his apartment at the Tallaght Cross Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin 24 shortly before 9am on the September 22, 2009.
The last known sighting of Kenneth was at Landy’s Industrial Estate, Knocklyon, Dublin 16.
Kenneth was driving a red Honda Civic 93 D 44862 when he went missing and this car was located near Gorey, Co Wexford, in a lay-by on the N11, on September 26, 2009.
Gardai identified the remains of the Mr Fetherston on Military Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday, January 31, 2010.
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