Show Notes
Kyran Durnin was reported missing in 2024, but investigators later discovered he had not been seen since 2022, despite prior contact with child protection services. How does a child known to the system disappear for over two years without detection?
Links Kyran: The Lost Boy Drogheda Mum pleads with her missing daughter to get in touch Man questioned in Kyran Durnin murder case found dead Drogheda boy may have been killed over two years ago - gardaí Kyran Durnin: Search ends in 'extraordinary' missing child case | School ‘was told missing pupil Kyran Durnin was in hospital with Covid-19’ How the trail on missing Kyran Durnin ran cold after May 2022 Woman questioned by gardai over disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin returns to Ireland - Irish Mirror https://archive.is/ME6pS#selection-4972.2-5061.91 Tusla chief says no referrals of concern made about Kryan Durnin from 2022-24 | BreakingNews Exclusive: Stories of two key witnesses in Kyran Durnin case at odds Daniel Aruebose gardai hone in on injury 'before death' in new probe revelations after 2 suspects quizzed on bruising To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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