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Gardaí renew appeal over murder of woman 20 years ago

Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi was 25 years old when she disappeared in July 2004
Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi was 25 years old when she disappeared in July 2004

Gardaí investigating the unsolved murder of a woman have made a new appeal 20 years since her body was found.

Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi was 25 years old when she disappeared from Co Waterford on 8 July 2004.

She was seen leaving her family home at St Herblain Park in Kilcohan that morning before being last sighted in Pickardstown that evening.

Ms Onyemaechi, who was originally from Malawi, was reported missing by her husband Chika Onyemaechi two days later.

Later that month, on 23 July 2004, two women out walking along the Brennar Bridge in Co Kilkenny, found Ms Onyemaechi's body in a field beside a river.

In the 20 years since Ms Onyemaechi’s remains were discovered, nobody has been brought to justice.

Chika Onyemaechi disappeared on 27 July 2004.

Ms Onyemaechi worked in Co Limerick, but it is also believed she worked at different locations across the country.

She often used the first names 'Gina' or 'Cassandra' and the last name 'Willis'.

Gardaí are asking that anyone who met, saw, or has any information in relation to the murder of Ms Onyemaechi, and who has not yet spoken to them, to come forward.

"With the passage of time, there may now be people in a position to come forward to gardaí.

"Any new information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, will be welcomed by the investigation team. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

"An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you might believe it to be, to contact Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620 or any garda station, or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."