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Wicklow Search Launched in Cold Case Murders
16 Feb
Summary
- Gardai are investigating the murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob.
- An open area in Co Wicklow, near the Kildare border, is being searched.
- Jo Jo Dullard vanished in 1995, Deirdre Jacob in 1998.
An Garda Siochana has commenced a detailed investigation in Co Wicklow, focusing on an area of open ground situated close to the border with Co Kildare. This operation involves comprehensive searching, excavation, and both technical and forensic examinations, expected to continue for several days.
The investigation is connected to the unsolved murders of Josephine "Jo Jo" Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. Ms. Dullard went missing on November 9, 1995, while en route home after a social outing in Dublin. Ms. Jacob, who was 18 at the time, was last seen on July 28, 1998, near her home in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
Authorities have stated that they are maintaining an open mind regarding these cases and are actively following up on all information provided to the Serious Crime Review Team. The ongoing efforts underscore a commitment to uncovering new details in these long-standing investigations.
