Gardaí have stood down the missing person appeal for Tomas Martinkus following the discovery of skeletal remains on farmland in Strokestown on 1 December 2024.
A technical examination of the scene was carried out, and the remains were confirmed by a Forensic Anthropologist to be those of a human male. DNA analysis facilitated identification, and Gardaí are now liaising with the deceased’s family, offering support during this time.
A file is being prepared for the Coroner, and Gardaí have confirmed that foul play is not suspected.
Background
On 19 December 2018, Tomas Martinkus, a then 29-year-old man was reported missing from his home in Forgehill in Strokestown, Co Roscommon. He was last seen at approximately 5 am on the day of his disappearance.
A multi-agency search effort, involving Gardaí, the Defence Forces, and Civil Defence, was conducted in the weeks following his disappearance, but no trace of him was found.
Garda statement
On Monday, 6 January, the Roscommon People received information from a member of the community that there had been human remains found near Strokestown over the Christmas period. Subsequently, we made inquiries with the Garda Press Office which confirmed the missing person appeal of Mr Martinkus had been stood down and also made a general press release thanking the media for assistance with the matter.
An Garda Síochana confirmed that Mr Martinkus had been “located deceased”. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochana said: “Following the discovery of remains, the missing person appeal in respect of Tomas Martinkus, 29 years, who was reported missing from his home in Strokestown, Co Roscommon since 19th December, 2018, has been stood down.”
“No further media action is required and no further information is available at this time. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.”
The thoughts and sympathies of the Roscommon People are with the family and friends of Mr Martinkus.
