Crimestoppers appeal for information into dad’s death

CRIMESTOPPERS has launched an appeal for information in relation to the discovery of the remains of Mark Burke on July 31 last year.

Mark was 37 and from Sandyford in Dublin 18.

He was a father to six children, ranging in age from nine to 18.

He was well known around Dun Laoghaire and was known to frequent the pier. He was also known to visit the environs around the Holy Cross Church in Dundrum.

The last confirmed sighting of Mark was on George’s Street in Dun Laoghaire on Monday, July 28 at approximately 2.30pm.

It is not known where Mark went from there. His remains were later found in Thornton’s Recycling Plant in Ballyfermot on the night of Thursday, July 31.

Gardaí are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Mark between Monday, July 28, 2014 and the discovery of his remains on Thursday, July 31, 2014.

In particular they would like to talk to people from the Dundrum and Dun Laoghaire areas.

Last week, Detective Inspector Colm O’Malley of Clondalkin Garda Station said they were anxious to speak to anyone who has information in relation to Mark’s death and the subsequent discovery of his remains.

“We believe that there are persons out there that have information that would be beneficial to the case,

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“Did you see Mark between Monday, July 28 and when his remains were found on Thursday, July 31?

“Did you see or hear anything between July 28 and July 31 that you suspect, in any way, may relate to Mark’s movements?

“Even the smallest piece of information, which may seem insignificant, might help with the investigation.

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The Irish Crimestoppers Trust (www.crimestoppers.ie) was set up in 1998 to provide a confidential means for every citizen to report crime, without fear of recrimination, by calling a free phone confidential number (1800250025).

The Crimestoppers model is a well tried and well developed model in many countries.

The Crimestoppers concept is simple – the call is free, there is no need to give one’s name, the phone is answered by specially trained gardaí, and a cash reward may be paid in certain cases.

The current sponsors of Irish Crimestoppers Trust include the Department of Justice & Equality, the Department of Health and Children, Carzone, Done Deal, ESB Networks, Netwatch, Ulster Bank and the Vintners Federation of Ireland.