Gardaí have identified a man whose dismembered remains were found at a recycling facilityin Ballyfermot last July as Mark Burke.
Mr Burke (37) was from Dún Laoghaire. He was identified through extensive DNA testing.
Gardaí issued a public appeal for information after a lower leg and foot were first found by workers at Thornton’s waste facility in Ballyfermot on July 31st. Part of an upper leg was found the following day.
Subsequent searches of tonnes of waste yielded further body parts but gardaí did not reveal details so as to “protect the integrity of the investigation” and as a sign of sensitivity to the victim’s family.
Mr Burke was only reported missing recently. It is not known when he was last seen. The Burke family have been notified and are requesting privacy.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone, particularly those who knew Mr Burke or who may have information regarding his movements during July to contact them.