Jo Jo Dullard

2024 - 11 - 11

Mystery in Kildare: Arrest Made in 29-Year-Old Murder Case!

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A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with the decades-old mystery surrounding Jo Jo Dullard's disappearance. Could justice finally be served?

In a surprising turn of events, a man in his 50s has been arrested in County Kildare in connection with the long-standing murder investigation of Jo Jo Dullard. This arrest marks a significant milestone in a case that has haunted the local community since 1995 when Jo Jo—a vibrant Kilkenny woman—vanished without a trace. Gardaí have been reinvigorating their efforts recently, reclassifying her disappearance as a murder case in 2020 after determining that she 'met her death through violent means.' It seems the wheels of justice may be finally turning after nearly three decades of uncertainty.

This morning's arrest comes as part of the ongoing investigation into Jo Jo's tragic fate, which has perplexed law enforcement and captivated the public imagination for years. For those unfamiliar, Jo Jo was last seen in the Kilkenny area before her disappearance became one of Ireland's famous cold cases. The new momentum from gardaí, including thorough ground searches in Wicklow, indicates a renewed commitment to uncovering the truth behind her disappearance. The man now in custody is being held at a garda station under the provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, while investigators explore leads that may provide further clarity.

Since Jo Jo's disappearance, countless theories and rumors have circulated, with countless appeals made for information, but to no avail—until now, that is. The arrest has rekindled hope amongst Jo Jo’s family and friends for a resolution, and the community is cautiously optimistic about the potential for breakthrough insights into this enduring enigma. With the anniversary of her disappearance just behind us, this move marks a pivotal moment, reminding everyone that sometimes, justice takes a while but never completely forgets.

Interestingly, the case of Jo Jo Dullard highlights the incredible resilience of families dealing with unresolved grief and the determination of law enforcement to seek justice, no matter how much time has passed. Moreover, unsolved mysteries like this one have led to a plethora of documentaries and true crime podcasts that keep the story alive, ensuring that missing persons are not just forgotten statistics but vibrant lives that deserve remembrance and answers. As the investigation continues, all eyes will be on Kildare, eagerly awaiting what might come next in this story that has woven itself into the fabric of Irish history.

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Man arrested in connection with murder of Jo Jo Dullard (RTE.ie)

The man in his 50s was arrested in Co Kildare this morning and is being detained at a garda station in the county. It is the first arrest in the case, which was ...

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Man (50s) arrested in connection with 1995 murder of Jo Jo Dullard (The Irish Times)

Gardaí reclassified disappearance of Kilkenny woman as murder investigation in 2020 after concluding she 'met her death through violent means'

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Man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of murder of Jo Jo Dullard (Irish Examiner)

The man was arrested in Co Kildare on Monday morning. He is being detained at a garda station in the county.

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Man (50s) arrested on suspicion of the murder of Jo Jo Dullard, who ... (thejournal.ie)

The man, aged in his 50s, is currently being detained under the provisions of section four of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in Co Kildare. Jo ...

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Jo Jo Dullard nearly 30 ... (Cork Beo)

Saturday marked the 29th anniversary of the disappearance of Josephine Dullard.

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Gardaí begin new searches of open ground in Wicklow as man (50s ... (Independent.ie)

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Jo Jo Dullard, who has been missing for the last 29 years.

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Man arrested in connection with murder of Jo Jo Dullard as gardaí ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The man is currently detained under the provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in Co Kildare. A search operation is taking ...

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Gardaí searching open ground in Wicklow as man (50s) arrested in ... (Independent.ie)

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Jo Jo Dullard, who has been missing for the last 29 years.

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Breakthrough In Jo Jo Dullard Case: Man Arrested On Suspicion Of ... (Kfm Radio)

This marks the first arrest in the investigation, which was reclassified from a missing persons case to a murder inquiry four years ago.

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Three decades after Jo Jo Dullard vanished, an arrest returns case ... (The Irish Times)

Kilkenny woman (21) was hitching from Dublin to Callan in November 1995 when she vanished, with no trace of her found since.

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'Jo Jo Dullard deserves to be laid to rest after all this time' (Irish Examiner)

Gardaí are searching two houses and plan a search operation on open ground at a location in Co Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border.

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Jo Jo Dullard: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing woman (BBC News)

Jo Jo Dullard went missing from Moone in County Kildare in 1995 after a night out in Dublin.

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Missing to murder: The long search to find Jo Jo Dullard (RTE.ie)

For 25 years the disappearance of Jo Jo Dullard was treated as a murder investigation in everything but name – that changed four years ago when the Co ...

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Gardaí hope new search will provide closure in Jo Jo Dullard case ... (Irish Examiner)

A man in his 50s was arrested in Co Kildare on Monday and is being detained at a garda station in the county.

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Arrested man was one of the last people to see missing Jo Jo Dullard (Independent.ie)

A source said the appeal was part of a strategy to “spook” the suspect prior to his arrest. Ms Dullard was 21 when she disappeared on November 9, 1995.

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Man arrested in connection with murder of Jo Jo Dullard was ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The 55-year-old was arrested yesterday as searches commenced on the Kildare/Wicklow border. Advertisement. It is understood the man in custody was one of the ...

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Murder Suspect, One of Last To See Jo Jo Dullard, Awaits Charge ... (Kfm Radio)

Kfm understands that the man has been a person of considerable interest to investigators and provided a statement to gardaí shortly after Ms. Dullard vanished.

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Man in his fifties arrested in connection with murder of Jo Jo Dullard (thejournal.ie)

A MAN HAS been arrested in connection with the murder investigation following the disappearance of Josephone 'Jo Jo' Dullard, who went missing in 1995.

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Man arrested over Jo Jo Dullard disappearance released (RTE.ie)

Gardaí said they are continuing to search land in Co Wicklow for human remains. Ms Dullard went missing 29 years ago as she was on her way back to Kilkenny from ...

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Man arrested in connection with murder of Jo Jo Dullard released ... (Irish Examiner)

Searches on land straddling the Kildare/Wicklow border resumed on Tuesday morning and are expected to continue for a number of days, gardaí say.

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Man arrested in connection with Jo Jo Dullard murder is released ... (BreakingNews.ie)

A man in his 50s arrested for questioning over the disappearance and murder of Josephine "Jo Jo" Dullard has been released without charge.

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Man arrested in connection with missing Jo Jo Dullard released ... (Independent.ie)

A man that was arrested on suspicion of murdering Jo Jo Dullard has been released without charge as searches continue of a site on the Kildare-Wicklow ...

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Jo Jo Dullard: Searches resume in County Wicklow (BBC News)

Jo Jo Dullard, who was 21, went missing from Moone in County Kildare while hitchhiking in 1995.

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