Gardai are appealing for the public's help in identifying a woman who drowned in Wexford 26 years ago.
The badly decomposed human remains were found in Ballinamona beach, Kilmuckridge, Enniscorthy on December 12, 1995.
The pathologist reported that the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 40, who was roughly 176cm in height. She had also undergone dental work, including a brace fitting on her bottom teeth.
At the time, she was wearing a pair of blue 'Lee' jeans and brown laced shoes with white socks. Two Volkswagen keys were found in her pockets.
Foul play was ruled out following the post-mortem, with drowning determined as the cause of death.
A garda spokesman explained: "In April 1996, the then State Pathologist Dr Harbison carried out an examination of the body. There was no evidence of foul play disclosed and suspected drowning was deemed to be the cause of death.
"Despite exhaustive enquires at the time via international policing channels, including Interpol and Missing Persons Organisations, the deceased was never identified.
"The deceased was interred at Crosstown Cemetery, Wexford in May 1996.
"In November 2007, an exhumation was carried out a DNA sample was harvested from the remains before re-burial. This profile has since been uploaded onto the Interpol database for comparison with profiles from missing persons worldwide but to date there have been no matches identified.
"Investigating Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in identifying the deceased and in bringing this case to a conclusion. Anyone with information is asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station (053) 924 2580, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
