Murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice, Charlestown, Co. Mayo May 1998

Gardaí at Claremorris station, County Mayo are re-appealing for information in relation to the murder of Edward (Eddie) Fitzmaurice, Bellaghy, Charlestown, Co. Mayo.

On the 5th May 1998 at 6.45pm Eddie’s body was found in a bedroom of his home.  It was established that sometime between 8.20pm on Friday, May 1st 1998 and Saturday morning the May 2nd 1998 Eddie was injured in his home during a burglary.  He was tied up, gagged and left to die over a period of five days.

The murder investigation has remained ongoing for the past twenty five years. During this period of time it has been reviewed on an ongoing basis which over the years has resulted in thousands of lines of enquiry being followed and hundreds of statements taken. This has culminated in numerous arrests but as yet no-one has been made amenable for this crime.

Eddie Fitzmaurice was 83 years old and lived alone.  He ran his own drapery shop for many years.  Eddie was a popular member of the community, who went about his day to day business, in a quiet gentle manner.

Twenty five years on, An Garda Síochána are continuing to appeal for the public’s help.

Appeal: 

• Investigating Gardaí believe that with the passage of time and a change in circumstances people who have information may now be in a position to come forward now.
• Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information, however insignificant they feel it is to come forward and allow the investigation team assess it.