Help to catch a killer? Cover up job on throat tattoo?

Spitzy

The third anniversary of my little sisters murder has just passed, her killer is still out there shielded and helped to escape by his family and friends, myself and my brother have decided to do our best to achieve via the internet what Interpol, the Gardai and the Irish media have failed to do and that's track him down. There are hundreds of people on these lists they know hundreds of other people, maybe someone might spot him, it is a long shot but it is the only shot we have. The Gardai in Ireland have been uwilling to issue a photo or even a description of the suspect to the media as they both fear being sued, it seems criminals have more rights than victims. Unlike in the UK i.e Crime Watch, the Irish media will not risk implying that a certain person may have something to do with a crime. I will be looking into the possibility of asking UK crime watch if they will cover this but I doubt they will since it is out of their jurisdiction.
There is a tribute to my sister on you tube here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm5BJKCKPQg
so anyone who wants to can get a very small idea of the person who was taken from us in the most brutal and horrific fashion.
REMEMBER THIS IS A CALL FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO HIS ARREST NOT FOR ACTION!!
The suspect is in his mid/late 30's, dark brown hair, (may have dreads) slim/medium build, the most distinctive thing about him is the tattoo on the front of his throat like this Has anyone done a cover up job on a tattoo like this on an Irish guy in the last three years?
He is Irish, from the west coast so a strong accent, drug taker so will mingle in those circles, he may very well be on the run in the UK but could be anywhere. If you see or have seen anyone fitting this description please contact me or the police in Ireland at Gort Gardai Station 00353 91 636407 or your local police, he is listed with Interpol so should flag up in the details are entered.
Emer grew up in Ennistymon Co Clare on the West coast of Ireland, she was murdered in a place called Ballyborna near the Galway border.
Many thanks for reading.
Spitzy

lorweld

Bump!!!

Just in case people haven't seen this. I really hope her killer is caught. Her tribute on you tube is lovely, it would really bring a tear to your eye.

Spitzy

Thanks Lorweld:)

Spitzy

Sean Quagmire

that's awful... such a waste of life and only complete scum could cause such heartache in many lives, I sincerly hope the person i caught.

backonceagain

that truly is a terrible thing. Can we get a look at the picture you had as a reference? I can't see one here.

lorweld

backonceagain wrote: »

that truly is a terrible thing. Can we get a look at the picture you had as a reference? I can't see one here.

I think the picture is of the tattoo this man has on his throat. I doubt if the op could post a pic of the suspect due to legal implications. hth

Spitzy

Hi all.
Thanks for all you kind words.
The drawing on this link is similar to his tattoo http://www.caoilta.co.uk/common/udjatsign.gif
Even if I had a photo I wouldnt be able to post it here :mad:

Many thanks
Spitzy

Le Rack

I seen a guy in work today with a small enough tattoo on the side of his neck and I instantly started thinking about this. His tatto wasn't quite like the one above but still jumped out at me after reading this

Spitzy

Thats exactly what we want...people to be on the lookout
Spitzy

Le Rack wrote: »

I seen a guy in work today with a small enough tattoo on the side of his neck and I instantly started thinking about this. His tatto wasn't quite like the one above but still jumped out at me after reading this

spinandscribble

i deleted a post earlier as your description reminded me of someone (realised he was too young). you pmed me though and told you what i know. i really hope you find him. did he just disappear after being accused?

Spitzy

My sisters body was found in his burnt out mobile home, he was questioned then released after the max time allowed, the police were putting the evidence together and to cut a long story short he vanished.
Spitzy

spinandscribble wrote: »

i deleted a post earlier as your description reminded me of someone (realised he was too young). you pmed me though and told you what i know. i really hope you find him. did he just disappear after being accused?

spinandscribble

jeeze yep sounds guilty alright. really hope you have some luck catching him. its awful.

Melion

Maybe sticky this?

Could you tell us his name?

Spitzy

Melion wrote: »

Maybe sticky this?

Could you tell us his name?

I would be eternally grateful if it could be stickied, as for his name I'm afraid that I can not divulge this, he is very unlikely to be using it anyway.
Many thanks
Spizy

Melion

Where did he live? Maybe try all the tattoo parlours around the area, there really couldnt be that many

Fantasy_Suicide

My god. My sincerest sympathies go out to you and your families. How do you know he had a cover-up? Just thinking, have you visited some of the tattoo artists in your area with this image and asked them? I will keep a look out myself, and I truely hope this sick sick individual is caught soon.

Spitzy

Galway. He would not have hung around there for very long, every cop was looking for him, he is further afield than that.
Spitzy

Spitzy

Fantasy_Suicide wrote: »

My god. My sincerest sympathies go out to you and your families. How do you know he had a cover-up? Just thinking, have you visited some of the tattoo artists in your area with this image and asked them? I will keep a look out myself, and I truely hope this sick sick individual is caught soon.

Thanks Fantasy.
We dont know if he has had a cover up or not but that tattoo is like a brand on him, everyone knows to look out for it, it would be logical for him to try and cover it up with something else. We are searching everywhere and posting where we can, contacting the tattoo community in the uk and ireland is just one avenue we are exploring. The more people who know that there is a killer on the loose with this tattoo on his neck the more likely he will be spotted by someone.
Spitzy

kaizersoze1980

Have you supplied all tatoo parlours in the country and UK with a copy of this tatoo and ask them to contact you if someone comes in with it? Thats the first thing id do

Hope you catch this cúnt mate, I'll keep an eye out for him too

Spitzy

kaizersoze1980 wrote: »

Have you supplied all tatoo parlours in the country and UK with a copy of this tatoo and ask them to contact you if someone comes in with it? Thats the first thing id do
Hope you catch this cúnt mate, I'll keep an eye out for him too

Thanks kaizersoze.
At the moment I have joined the main tattoo forums, skin deep, tattoo club of uk, tattoo studio forums and circulated it that way.
Spitzy

Spitzy

Just a quick update. The Irish media have got wind of the facebook campaign and are running some newspaper articles on the case!! So far the Clare people have done a short piece, the star and the sunday world will be doing something very soon.

lorweld

Spitzy wrote: »

Just a quick update. The Irish media have got wind of the facebook campaign and are running some newspaper articles on the case!! So far the Clare people have done a short piece, the star and the sunday world will be doing something very soon.

Thats great Spitzy, hopefully this will help ye!

LadyMayBelle

Great news Spitzy, let's hope this will raise the profile even more, I had no idea until I read this forum, good idea, will spread the word. Thoughts are with you.

Chitterchatter

I think because it's such a signifcant part of his identity you should send a flyer to each and every tattoo studio in Ireland - it's worth a try! Hope you find him and it brings you and your family a little peace. How sad.

marie065

hi spitzy

bump

i just joined this site today and was going to put a post up about this .

two good minds think alike:):)

cheers marie

Shane190

So sorry to here about your sister. I can't imagine what it must have been like to lose someone like that. I really hope her killer is found and brought to justice.

minime1

I've just come across this thread. really awful and sad. Hope it's okay to bump up.

Hope you had some good news from the media bit Spitzy?

Lilliput69

OMG i just read the thread, i knew Emer, she would have been about 27 now, she was in my younger sisters class in primary and secondary school, Spitzy my heart goes out to you yet again, I can't figure out which brother you are from ur post (not that it matters, i lived next door to ye for yrs actually more across the lane way).

I mix in alot of circles and will definately keep my eyes open for a neck tat.

Can you tell us what size it was, might help identify the size of a cover up.

Take care and don't give up hope

Damo1174

I dont know if its any good to you, but that tattoo is actually the 'eye of horus'. I have cousins in england who are neighbours with people part of some cult or other that have that symbol tattood on their upper chest/lower neck.

BTW: Im not saying there is any connections between this guy and that group, just that you might get a few artists who have done that tatoo or cover up jobs.

xseanx

Man that broke my heart reading that.
Seriously, this person need's to be found.

I'm shocked at what you said about irish media,
been afraid to publish a story, incase of being sued.

I realy hope justice gets served.

Websters

Damo1174 wrote: »

I dont know if its any good to you, but that tattoo is actually the 'eye of horus'. I have cousins in england who are neighbours with people part of some cult or other that have that symbol tattood on their upper chest/lower neck.

BTW: Im not saying there is any connections between this guy and that group, just that you might get a few artists who have done that tatoo or cover up jobs.

is that the "all-seeing eye" thing? I was gonna get it done on my inner bicep,mainly cause Steve Vai uses it.Interesting point though

dollyk

i seen this on tv, hope you have luck finding the b@stard, you are so right, the scum have more rights than the victim. good luck, i will pass this to all my email contacts:o

mouwt

Eyes peeled!

terminator2

cant understand why the police didnt release a photofit picture of the man they wanted to interview

lorweld

Just wanted to say I'm thinking of Emer's family today. and to bump this up.

LFC5Times

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0519/oloughline.html

ClutchIt

For f**k sake they took their time didn't they. For crying out loud these people knew it was a murder years ago and only now it becomes a murder investigation. Also, it's become very public which may be a good thing but you could also hope that if they didn't publicise it the evil killer might become complacent.

I am of course delighted that it has become a murder investigation and pray that this man is caught and never sees the light of day again.

marie065

hi all interpol have now released a photo and name of the suspect please post this were you can a pass it around
thanks

troubleshooter

marie065 wrote: »

hi all interpol have now released a photo and name of the suspect please post this were you can a pass it around
thanks

With this info the Guards have his PRSI number, you need to find out if interpol have checked with the social security agencies in those countries to see if hes signing on or registerd there.

I would consult with a reputable private investigations agency (ex Police) to ask the best means of finding him.

Seems to be a bit of a drifter, possibly a new age traveller, collate as much info on his lifestyle you can, also the places in those countries he could possibly be hiding in according to his lifestyle.

Also consider taking out newspaper adverts, there is bound to be an ex girlfriend post 05 who he has wronged etc who may recognise him.

marie065

reward now offered for infornmation on john griffens wereabouts etc
please pass this around everywhere
thanks


sorry cant seem to put up poster so you might have to download it thanks

marie065

hope this one works

you dont have to download this one

hdowney

it disgusts me that this man is STILL on the lose because of what can only be described as police incompetency in the days after the crime. they HAD him. they let him go. disgraceful.

hoping and praying that he is caught soon and that ye can finally get justice, or some semblance of peace from knowing he isn't out there anymore.

seanybiker

hdowney wrote: »

it disgusts me that this man is STILL on the lose because of what can only be described as police incompetency in the days after the crime. they HAD him. they let him go. disgraceful.

hoping and praying that he is caught soon and that ye can finally get justice, or some semblance of peace from knowing he isn't out there anymore.

Sadly the police can't hold someone indefinitley while they gather evidence and prepare a case. I can imagine whatever guard that interviewed him wanted to jump across the table and rip the prick apart but can't for obvious reasons. Cops hands are tied.

I really genuinely hope that this waste of oxygen is found and sentenced to a horrible life in a cold cell with some really big bastards who are extremely horny for a little bastard like him.