Gardaí renew appeal for information on murder of man in North Cork nine years ago

Gardaí investigating the murder of a man in North Cork nine years ago have renewed their appeal for anyone with information in relation to his death to come forward.

Peter Murphy, 36, was found dead at a rented property in Shanavoher, Bweeng on Saturday, February 7, 2015.

At approximately 1.10pm, Mallow Gardaí received a call that there was broken glass outside the front door of the property.

Gardaí attending the scene discovered Mr Murphy’s remains located in the house.

A subsequent post mortem examination revealed that he had died as a result of having received serious injuries.

Gardaí said that Mr Murphy would have maintained regular contact with his family and a close circle of friends, typically speaking with members of his family a number of times during the course of a day.

The last contact he had with family and friends was on Thursday, February 5.

“We are very grateful for all those who have come forward and assisted with the investigation and provided information during the intervening years," Gardaí said.

“However, we still require your help, and it is never too late to come forward and help bring closure for Peter’s family.

“Please be assured that any assistance will be treated with sensitivity and compassion." 

Gardaí say they believe that the "key to progressing this investigation remains within the local community”.

“The focus of our appeal is to a specific small circle of people who have information that can assist with this murder investigation.

“We together with Peter’s family are appealing to those individuals to look into their conscience and unburden themselves of whatever information they may have - no matter how small or insignificant they might believe it to be." 

Gardaí added that Mr Murphy's family remain devastated by the terrible crime and are still struggling to come to terms with his death.

The renewed appeal for information was made on Monday’s episode of Crimecall.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450.