"Jo Jo Dullard Case: Gardaí Resume Search in Co Wicklow After 29 Years"

The Ongoing Investigation into the Disappearance and Murder of Jo Jo Dullard

Background

Missing Person to Murder Investigation:
Jo Jo Dullard, a 21-year-old woman from Callan, Co Kilkenny, went missing on November 9th, 1995, after socializing in Dublin. Instead of taking her last bus home, she boarded a 10 pm bus to Naas, Co Kildare, and then hitchhiked, eventually getting a lift from Moone, Co Kildare. The last known interaction with her was a phone call to her friend at 11.37 pm, stating she was about to take another lift. She has not been seen since.

Investigation Developments

Arrest and Questioning:
A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Jo Jo Dullard’s murder. He is one of the last people to have had contact with her on the night she disappeared. Gardaí have previously spoken with him but made the decision to arrest him yesterday. The man must be either released or charged today as he has been in custody for 24 hours, including breaks[1][2][5].

Search Resumptions:
Searches have resumed at lands in Grangecon, Co Wicklow, which is about 13 km from where Ms. Dullard was last seen. The searches involve excavation and technical forensic examinations by the Garda Technical Bureau. The land being searched includes two properties and areas around Ballyhook in Grangecon[1][2][5].

Community Hope for Closure:
Locals in Grangecon, Co Wicklow, are hopeful that the ongoing searches will bring peace to Jo Jo Dullard’s family. The case has been subject to a sustained Garda investigation, with the investigation team based at Naas Garda Station receiving new information that led to the recent searches[3][5].

Legal Proceedings

24-Hour Detention:
The arrested man’s period of detention has been extended twice, first for six hours by a Superintendent and then for an additional 12 hours last night by a Chief Superintendent. He remains in Garda custody, with detectives continuing to gather and present evidence[2][5].

Necessary Action:
The suspect must be released or charged later today as the 24-hour period of questioning has expired. Gardaí are urging anyone with information to contact Naas Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line[2][5].