Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the first anniversary of Daniel Aruebose’s reported disappearance, which occurred approximately five years ago. The police force emphasized its commitment to “vindicate Daniel’s human rights and remember him and his short life” as part of an ongoing investigation into his death. Daniel Aruebose, who was three years old when he was last seen alive at his home in The Gallery Apartments in Donabate, County Dublin, was reportedly missing for several years before his remains were discovered in an unmarked grave in waste ground outside Donabate in 2021. His death had remained concealed until concerns were raised by the Department of Social Protection regarding his welfare and location. The investigation into Daniel’s death began after a review of social welfare payments prompted alerts to Tusla, Ireland’s child and family agency, which subsequently informed gardaí. This triggered a formal inquiry into his disappearance, leading to searches in open ground in Donabate in September 2025, where his remains were uncovered and exhumed. A post-mortem examination was conducted at Dublin City Mortuary, though the results have not been disclosed publicly due to operational considerations. Based on the findings and other information gathered, a homicide investigation was initiated. Over the past year, more than 800 investigative tasks have been completed by garda personnel, with over 400 witness statements collected and more than 100 physical exhibits retained. Nearly 300 documentary exhibits have also been preserved as part of the case. The investigation has spanned both national and international jurisdictions, involving cooperation with law enforcement agencies in the United States, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Portugal, and the United Arab Emirates. Additional support has come from Interpol and the PSNI, while coordination with the Director of Public Prosecutions and mutual legal assistance channels has facilitated the gathering of crucial evidence. Two individuals, a man and a woman, have been arrested in connection with the investigation. Gardaí continue to seek information from residents of The Gallery Apartments in Donabate who lived there between July 2019 and the present. Anyone with relevant knowledge is urged to contact Swords Garda Station directly or through the Garda Confidential Line. Separately, gardaí have issued a new appeal for witnesses following the discovery of a woman’s body in Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, Dublin 12. The woman, in her early twenties, was found on 25 August, prompting an active investigation. A post-mortem examination has been conducted by the state pathologist, although the results are not yet made public for operational reasons. Initial assessments suggested the incident might not be suspicious, but recent findings have raised questions about the circumstances surrounding her death. Toxicology reports are still pending, and a technical examination of the crime scene has been completed. A senior investigating officer has been assigned to oversee the probe, and an incident room has been set up at Crumlin Garda Station. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who was in the vicinity of Ravensdale Park and Kimmage Road Lower during the night of 24 August to the morning of 25 August. Individuals with dash-cam footage or other forms of visual documentation are encouraged to share this with investigators. A family liaison officer has also been deployed to assist the victim’s family during this difficult time. Gardaí have reiterated their call for members of the public to provide any information that could aid in the investigation. Contact can be made via Crumlin Garda Station at (01) 666 6200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local garda station. Both cases remain under active investigation, with authorities working to uncover all relevant details and bring clarity to the tragic events surrounding the two incidents.
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