One of the possibilities being examined by Gardai is that the dead woman may be a foreign national.
Gardai investigating the discovery of the body of a woman in the Phoenix Park on Wednesday, the 5th August 2009 are issuing a photograph of the victim in an effort to identify her.
A detailed description has already been circulated through the media. However as of 5pm today (7/8/09), following extensive enquiries, Gardai have been unable to identify the dead woman. A photograph is now available on request via e-mail from the Garda Press Office.
One of the possibilities being examined by Gardai is that the dead woman may be a foreign national.
Garda would like anyone who was in the area of Military Road in Phoenix Park, on Wednesday the 5th or the days leading up to it to contact them. Anyone with information should contact the incident room in Cabra Garda station on 666 7400.
Original release containing description is attached.
Garda Press Office
7th August 2009
Gardai investigating the discovery of a woman’s body in the Phoenix Park, Dublin yesterday (5/8/09) have released details of the post mortem carried out today.(6/8/09). She died as a result of internal trauma caused by multiple stab wounds to the upper body.
The deceased was 4’ 10”, medium build, short brown hair (not quite shoulder length), light brown eyes, aged late 30's to early 40's approximately. She was wearing a green/grey fleece zip-up jacket, a rugby type top with red and blue stripes and three quarter length pink leggings. Her toe nails were painted with gold nail varnish.
She also wore a Gold chain necklace (Saint Anthony type) tied with a piece of string, a silver cross and chain necklace and gold hoop type earrings described as “Creole Type”.
A white scarf and black zip-up jacket were found nearby as was a black ladies bicycle.
Investigating officers are appealing to two people who initially found the body to contact them.
Any person who was in the general area in the days leading up to this discovery or who may use the area and may have seen anything unusual or suspicious are asked to contact the Garda incident room at Cabra Garda Station 01-666 7400, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office
6th August 2009 19.02hr
