Murder investigation – Liam Murray – Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin

An Garda Síochána are conducting a review of the investigation into the murder of Liam Murray. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Liam Murray’s murder. On Friday the 20th of March 2009 Liam (42 years) was discovered deceased at his home in Rockbrook Cottages, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham Dublin 16. A Post Mortem later confirmed he died as a result of gunshot injury. Gardaí are making a direct appeal for information to assist the investigation surrounding the circumstances of his death.

Rockbrook Cottages are located on the Edmonstown Road in close proximity to the Merry Ploughboy Public House. Liam Murray was known amongst his friends as “Blackie” due to the fact he was mechanic, a reference to the colour of his hands. He was described as 5ft 10in in height, stocky build, with short, dark brown, curly hair.

Investigations have shown that Liam spent a large part of St. Patrick’s Day 2009 in the Headline Bar on Clanbrassil Street in Dublin 8, before making his way towards his home at Rockbrook Cottages at around 6:20pm.

On that day Liam was driving a black Mitsubishi Pajero. The last known contact with Liam was on that same evening 17th of March 2009.

There has been an extensive investigation, with close to 2000 lines of enquiry to date.

We are very grateful for all those who have come forward and assisted with the investigation and provided information during the intervening years. However, we are appealing for assistance from the public with regard to the ongoing investigation. It is never too late to come forward and help bring closure for Liam’s family.

Garda Appeal:

• Any person who met, spoke or had any interaction with Liam Murray leading up to the discovery of his body on the 20th of March 2009.
• Did you speak to Liam on that St. Patrick’s Day or notice any activity around his home between St. Patrick’s Day and Friday the 20th of March 2009?
• Did you have interactions through the motor trade where Liam worked prior to St. Patrick’s Day?
• Gardaí believe that there are still persons who have information on Liam’s murder who haven’t yet spoken to Gardaí or may have spoken to Gardaí but were not in a position to disclose all the information known to them.
• We are appealing to these persons, 15 years later, to please speak to our investigative team. Liam’s death will have been a talking point over the years and you may hold that critical piece of information. Liam’s family remain devastated by his untimely death and are still struggling to come to terms with their loss.
• The primary focus of this investigation is the victim, Liam Murray and his family. The investigation team are seeking to gather all available information /evidence to bring this matter to a positive conclusion.
• I would urge persons with any information in relation to this murder investigation to please contact the investigation team at Terenure Garda Station 01 6666400, Crimecall 1800405060, local Garda Station or the Garda Confidential line 1800666111.

We together with his family are appealing for your help. Please be assured that any assistance will be treated with sensitivity and compassion.