Gardaí renew appeal for information on the 20th anniversary of the murder of Raonaid Murray

Raonaid Murray was murdered on 4 September 1999.

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information in releation to the murder of Raonaid Murray on the 20th anniversary of her death. Raonaid Murray, from Dublin, was killed at the age of 17, and an investigation is still underway. A full time Incident Room remains in-situ at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station and the investigation continues with a focus on the ongoing review modules of the investigation, together with new information still being provided by concerned members of the public. Raonaid Murray was last seen alive at approximately 11.20pm on Friday, 3 September 1999, when she made her way home from Dun Laoghaire. Her body was then found at Silchester Crescent in Glenageary, less than 500 yards from her home, a little over an hour later, at 12.33am on Saturday, 4 September 1999. Gardaí, together with Raonaid’s Family, are again renewing their appeal for any information which may assist in their continued investigation. Many who were then Raonaid’s age are now parents themselves with children, some of whom would now be close to Raonaid’s age, and Gardaí have asked them to reflect now with the benefit of maturity and hindsight on any information which may be of assistance to the investigation. Despite a large number of suspects having been identified during the course of this investigation, there is no prime suspect. The lack of a prime suspect arises from the fact that there has been no motive identified in this case. In over 3,400 witness statements, there is not one word of enmity towards Raonaid. Gardaí are appealing for immediate assistance from any person with information which could assist in identifying a motive for the murder of Raonaid or any person with any doubts about the veracity of an alibi already provided, saying that these people could be "unknowingly shielding a killer." The solving of this murder is of the utmost priority for An Garda Síochána and any information received will be treated with absolute confidentiality. The Gardaí and Raonaid’s family continue to work together in an effort to solve this case and are imploring anyone with information to contact the Garda Incident Room at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station on 01-6665000/6665012 or, alternatively, the Garda Confidential line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. A reward for critical information received is available from Crimestoppers - Freephone 1800 25 00 25.