GARDAÍ have announced that developments in DNA technologies have led to the identification of partial remains belonging to Aengus ‘Gussie’ Shanahan who has not been seen since February 11, 2000.
Aengus finished work in Dell, Castletroy, Co. Limerick on Friday, February 11, 2000, went out to Coopers Bar on St Joseph’s Street and was seen last seen walking on Old School House Lane, which connects with Barrington Street.
On October 28, 2001, partial remains were discovered at Quay Island, Bunratty, Co Clare by the Bunratty Search and Rescue team. Developments in DNA technologies have afforded a re-examination of the remains for comparison against samples submitted from relatives of missing persons. An Garda Siochana has been informed that the remains belong to missing person, Aengus Shanahan.
Investigating Gardaí at Roxboro Road have carried out extensive enquiries since Aengus was reported missing, including several media appeals for information and appeals made on Crimecall/ Crimeline over the 18 years. The Gardai at Roxboro Road have now commenced a complete review of the circumstances of the disappearance of Aengus Shanahan on the 11th February 2000.
A family liaison officer has kept in contact with the family throughout the investigation. The family have been informed of the DNA results. The family have requested privacy at this time.
Gardaí are still appealing for anyone who has any information, to contact us. Speaking at Roxboro Road Garda Station today, Superintendent O Neill said ‘We continue to appeal for any information in relation to Aengus ‘Gussie’ Shanahan. Gussie was last seen on the 11th February 2000. He went to Coopers bar on St Joseph’s Street, Limerick with some friends and left the bar on his own at approximately 10:30pm. He then walked onto Old School House Lane, which connects with Barrington Street, where he was last seen. Gussie is described as 5ft 10ins, thin build, pale complexion and fair hair. Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061-214340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station’.
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