The missing farmer, 56, was chopped and dumped in a mud tank and then scattered on the paddock: Body parts were found two months after the disappearance
Police believe the missing Irish farmer may have been cut and thrown into a mud tank and then emptied it on several fields.
Michael Gaine, 56, reportedly disappeared near Kenmare on March 21, and bought telephone credit in the town for the last time in the morning at the Centra store.
Over the past eight weeks, police have investigated his disappearance, with his wife Janice Gaine and sister Noreen O’Regan begging the public for information about his whereabouts.
On April 29, the investigation into his disappearance has since been listed as a homicide. After that, a source revealed that police believed his body had been placed in mud tanks and scattered on several paddocks.
They told Irish Mirror:’The belief now is then clear and spread in several fields. All of these areas are being examined and many other body parts are found. ”
Although the area combed out by the police is considered to be several areas that Mr. Gaine owns. Police have been searching for land in Kenmare for Carrig East since last Friday and have since been declared a crime scene.
After that, a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of murder and was questioned by officers earlier today, about 48 hours after the body of some people was found on the land.
“Men are detained at section 4 of Garda Station in the Kerry Branch under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act of 1984,” Garda said in a statement.
They added that members of the unit will conduct search and technical exams at Carrig East in Carrig Mill.
His last sighting was the day before. He bought phone credit at a Centra store in Kenmir
On April 29, the investigation into his disappearance has since been listed as a homicide, and authorities began searching his house (pictured)
‘The belief now is, then emptied and spread across several fields. All these areas are being examined and many other body parts have been found, one source said.
Although the area combed out by the police is considered to be several areas of all Mr. Gaine
Police have been combing the land at Carrig East in Kenmare since last Friday. Police have since declared it a crime scene
“Michael Gaine’s family has been informed of the arrest and Angarda Síochána continues to support Michael’s family through the family liaison officer. The family has requested privacy at present. ”
During the investigation, police said they had accumulated 2,200 hours of CCTV and dashboard video and about 130 witness statements were collected.
Yesterday, state pathologist Dr. Sally Anne Collis and the Garda Technology Bureau (GTB) traveled to the missing farmer property. Dr. Collis and forensic anthropologist Laureen Buckley worked with GTB to conduct a preliminary examination of the site.
Over the past few weeks, Garda Water Unit, as well as Irish military personnel, have also helped to find Mr Gaine, set up checkpoints to help get information and investigate further.
Police said Saturday: Gardaí of Killarney Garda Station continues to investigate the disappearance and homicide of Michael Gaine, who was reportedly missing at her home near Co Kerry on Friday, March 21, 2025.
As part of the investigation, Lands of Carig East in Kerrig resumed operations on Friday night and has now announced the crime scene.
“Garda Technology Bureau and the National Office of Pathologists have been asked to attend the scene.
‘The Garda Technical Bureau and state pathologists are pending review, Angarda Síochána is currently unable to provide more information. The investigation is underway and will be updated further later. ”
