'I'm not getting into any of that'

Gaine murder suspect refuses to entertain 'blades' theory

- PAUL HEALY Crime Correspondent

THE suspect in the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has refused to be drawn on the Garda theory that multiple blades were used.

Officers investigating the baffling killing of the popular Kenmare farmer in March have now moved away from the theory that a chainsaw was used to dismember his remains as sources say investigators have found the high profile murder investigation to be "challenging".

It is understood detectives believe potentially multiple bladed weapons were used to cut up the remains of Mr Gaine before he was dumped in a slurry tank on his land - and that the killer made efforts to cover their tracks.

It comes after officers had initially believed a chainsaw, which they seized from the scene, was used to dismember the remains - which were only discovered when some body parts got stuck in a machine as a family friend was spreading slurry on May 16.

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