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Two people arrested in connection to death of elderly woman in Tipperary

Two people arrested in connection to death of elderly woman in Tipperary
Josephine Ray. Image: Facebook/Daniel Ray O Brien

Two people have been arrested in connection to the death an elderly woman at her home in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Gardaí continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death of Josephine Ray.

The body of the 89-year-old woman was discovered at her residence at St Joseph's Park, Nenagh, County Tipperary, on the afternoon of Sunday, 4th August 2024.

Two people, a man and woman aged in their 50s, were arrested today, Friday 9th August 2024 in relation to this investigation.

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They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at Garda stations in the Southern Region.

Josephine Ray was found dead in her home at St Joseph Park in Nenagh on Sunday August 4th.

A murder investigation was launched on August 6th.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the St Joseph’s Park area of Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, between 8pm on Saturday 3rd August 2024, and mid-day on Sunday 4th August 2024.

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Additionally, individuals with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, from the area within the timeframe are asked to provide footage to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station at 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.

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