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Update (2): Disappearance and Murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane.

Issue Date: 19/11/2024

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane have stood down the search operation that began on Friday 15th November, 2024 on open lands in north County Dublin.

An Garda Síochána have updated the family as to these developments. Nothing of evidential value was located during the search operation. Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone with information in relation to the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anna Varslavane to speak with investigating Gardaí.

Given the passage of time since their disappearance individuals personal circumstances may now have changed and people may now be in a position to either speak to investigating Gardaí or to provide information now that they may not have been able to provide before.

An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you might believe it to be, to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600 or any Garda station, or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Any information will be treated with the strictest confidence.