Fresh hopes for Kyran breakthrough after Daniel discovery

Post-mortem on Daniel's remains has begun Mother's new and old phones being checked

- BY NICOLA DONNELLY

THE discovery of a child's skeletal remains, believed to belong to three-year-old Daniel Aruebose, has given investigators a “glimmer of hope” that those involved in the murder of schoolboy Kyran Durnin might start to cooperate fully with investigators.

Since Kyran, who would have turned nine in May, was reported missing in August 2024 and the investigation into his disappearance upgraded to a murder investigation two months later, investigators have been met with silence and a lack of meaningful cooperation from individuals believed to have knowledge of the crime.

Gardai continue to liaise with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, on the investigation as Kyran's disappearance only came to light when staff at Tusla became suspicious when a child purported to be Kyran attended a meeting with them in early August 2024.

Gardai now believe the child was a decoy.

Despite ongoing enquiries, investigators based at Drogheda Garda Station have been unable to locate Kyran, who was six years old when he was last seen alive in June 2022, or determine what has happened to him.

Kyran's disappearance has shocked the nation, as has Daniel's discovery.

Those suspected of being involved in Kyran's disappearance and suspected murder continue to remain silent.

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