Gardaí launch homicide investigation into death of toddler Daniel Aruebose
Kenneth Fox
A homicide investigation has been opened into the death of toddler Daniel Aruebose, whose remains were found on open ground in Donabate, north Dublin, last September.
Friday would have been his eighth birthday. He was last seen around four years ago, although concern for his whereabouts was not raised until last summer.
An Garda Síochána said in a statement: “Following enquiries conducted to date and based on information available to investigating gardaí, An Garda Síochána has commenced a homicide investigation into Daniel’s death.
“Gardaí continue to keep Daniel’s family informed of all developments in this ongoing criminal investigation.”
Human remains recovered by gardaí on September 17th have been confirmed by DNA analysis to be those of Daniel.
“An Garda Síochána is again appealing to the public for any information that may assist in the investigation into the homicide of Daniel Aruebose,” the Garda statement said.
“Members of the public are urged not to assume that Gardaí already possess information they may hold, or that any detail is too small or insignificant. The investigation team will determine the relevance of any information provided.”
“All contact will be welcomed and treated in the strictest confidence.”
Garda engaged in a weeks-long search in the Donabate area before his remains were found.
Tusla, had interacted with Daniel’s family but closed its engagement with his parents after a temporary fostering arrangement ended.
His case prompted a series of “wellbeing checks” carried out on thousands of Tusla files as well as a rapid review of the boy’s case.
The alert over Daniel’s disappearance also came a year after Kyran Durnin, who would be nine years old this year if still alive, was reported missing from Co Louth.
Garda launched a murder investigation last October into the disappearance of Kyran, who was potentially missing for two years, unknown to authorities.
Tusla said it raised a “significant” concern about the missing child to police last August and launched an internal review about its engagement with Kyran and his family.
