Gardaí call for fresh information on disappearance of Sandra Collins in 2000

By David Young, PA

Gardaí have urged people who may once have been constrained by past loyalties to come forward about the disappearance and murder of a Mayo woman 24 years ago.

Sandra Collins, 28, went missing in Killala, Co Mayo, on December 4th 2000. She was pregnant at the time.

The last confirmed sighted of her was at approximately 11pm at the Country Kitchen premises on George’s Street in Killala.

Garda Detective Inspector John Costello thanked those members of the public who he said had been of assistance in the investigation to date.

“We are now appealing to those who may have additional information to please get in contact,” he said.

“Perhaps you have information you thought was insignificant at the time, or it could be that after 24 years have passed, your circumstances have now changed.

“Relationships change, loyalties change and people may not now be constrained by the set of circumstances that existed for them some 24 years ago. With that passage of time, people may feel more comfortable sharing information with us.

“Anyone who contacts An Garda Siochana will be treated with confidentiality, compassion and sensitivity.”

Mr Costello said gardaí continue to keep Ms Collins’ family updated on the investigation.