Trevor Deely Disappearance - Ireland 2000
Trevor Deely, a 22-year-old Irish man, disappeared in Dublin in the early hours of December 8, 2000, after his work Christmas party. He was last seen on CCTV walking home on Haddington Road. Despite extensive investigations, including searches and appeals for information, no trace of him has ever been found. The case remains a missing person investigation, with Gardaí continuing to appeal for information, particularly regarding an unidentified man seen interacting with Deely outside his office shortly before his disappearance.
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December 2025 — 2 developments
Gardaí Renew Appeal for Information on Trevor Deely Disappearance 25 Years On
On the 25th anniversary of Trevor Deely's disappearance, Gardaí issued a renewed appeal for information, specifically seeking to identify a man seen on CCTV who spoke with Deely shortly before he vanished.
Gardaí pursue 900 leads in Trevor Deely disappearance, issue fresh appeal on 25th anniversary
Gardaí have pursued nearly 900 leads in the investigation into Trevor Deely's disappearance as of December 2024. On the 25th anniversary of his disappearance in December 2025, Gardaí issued a fresh appeal for public assistance.
July 2025 — 1 developments
Garda Missing Persons Unit head Colm Noonan believes Trevor Deely and Philip Cairns cases will be solved
Detective Chief Superintendent Colm Noonan, head of the Garda Missing Persons Unit, stated his belief that the disappearances of Trevor Deely and Philip Cairns will eventually be solved, emphasizing that investigations remain open until the person is found.
June 2025 — 2 developments
Garda review finds Trevor Deely disappearance not a murder inquiry without new evidence
Following a Garda review, the investigation into Trevor Deely's disappearance will not be upgraded to a murder inquiry unless new evidence emerges.
Gardaí confirm missing person investigation, not murder
Gardaí confirm that the case remains a missing person investigation and not a murder investigation.
August 2024 — 1 developments
Michael Deely, father of missing Trevor Deely, dies after relentless campaign
Trevor Deely's father, Michael Deely, who had relentlessly campaigned for information on his son's whereabouts, passed away in August 2024. His funeral heard tributes to his 'extraordinary courage' and dedication to finding his son.
December 2023 — 1 developments
Gardaí identify and clear man seen walking behind Trevor Deely in CCTV footage
Gardaí identify and speak to the man seen walking behind Trevor Deely on Haddington Road in the CCTV footage. Trevor's brother, Mark Deely, states that Gardaí are 'totally happy' there is 'nothing sinister' involved with this individual's movements, effectively ruling him out as a person of interest.
August 2017 — 1 developments
Gardaí excavate Dublin area in Deely murder probe, find no new evidence
Gardaí begin an excavation of a three-acre secluded area in Chapelizod, Dublin, based on new information suggesting Deely was murdered by a criminal known to Gardaí. The search is called off in September, with no findings to assist the case.
April 2017 — 1 developments
Gardaí release enhanced CCTV, link man to Deely, offer €100,000 reward
Enhanced CCTV footage is released, and Gardaí announce they believe the man in black seen behind Deely on Haddington Road is the same man he spoke to outside his office. A €100,000 reward is offered for information.
December 2016 — 1 developments
Gardaí open new investigation into Trevor Deely's disappearance
A new investigation into Trevor Deely's disappearance is opened by Gardaí.
February 2015 — 1 developments
The Irish Times publishes three-part report on Trevor Deely's disappearance
A three-part report on Trevor Deely's disappearance is published by The Irish Times, detailing the events leading up to his vanishing and the subsequent search efforts.