Over 3 decades – not one confirmed sighting
Imelda Keenan(Image: An Garda Síochána)
Gardaí have launched a new appeal for info on the anniversary of the disappearance of Imelda Keenan, 32 years since she was last seen.
Imelda, who was originally from Mountmellick, Co. Laois, vanished without a trace from Waterford city on Monday 3rd January 1994. She had moved there and was living with her boyfriend. On the day she vanished, she left her apartment at 1:30pm and walked down William Street onto Lombard Street.
The last confirmed sighting of Imelda was at the corner of the Tower Hotel and Lombard Street, where she was seen crossing the street. Imelda was reported missing by her brother, Edward, the following day. Despite extensive investigations, there have been no confirmed sightings of Imelda ever since. Superintendent Gavin Hegarty said the Laois native was known for her “love of music and strong family ties.”
If Imelda is still alive, she would now be 54 years old, and Gardaí have released a computer-generated image to show what she might look like today.
A computer-generated photo of what Imelda might look like today(Image: An Garda Síochána)
Gardaí are urging anyone with any information about Imelda’s whereabouts – no matter how small – to contact officers at Waterford Garda Station on (051) 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Superintendent Gavin Hegarty said: “Imelda, 22 years old and originally from Mountmellick in Co. Laois, was a resident of Waterford city while pursuing her studies when she disappeared without a trace… Despite extensive investigations spanning 32 years, the silence surrounding her fate remains unbroken. We continue to urge anyone with information or the ability to assist our investigation to come forward.”
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