Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the murder of Daniel Aruebose, as the first anniversary of the investigation nears.

Daniel, who would now be eight years old, is believed to have died in 2021. He was buried in an unmarked grave in a waste ground outside of Donabate in Dublin.

Concerns were raised for Daniel’s wellbeing in 2025, and a missing persons report was filed. Tragically, his remains were found in 2025. Swords Garda station, Gardaí’s Crime East DMR North Division, Divisional Search Team, Divisional Scenes of Crime Team, Uniformed and Community Policing units have all assisted in the investigation into his death.

In an appeal on the first anniversary of their murder enquiry, Gardaí say that they are still investigating all of the circumstances surrounding Daniel’s death, and are continuing a homicide investigation.

The investigation has seen ongoing collaboration across multiple domestic and international jurisdictions, including law enforcement authorities in the USA, Brazil, France and the UK, as well as the Australian Federal Police, Portuguese Judicial Police, Interpol, and the United Arab Emirates Embassy.

Gardaí have also co-ordinated with the PSNI in Northern Ireland, the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the central channels for Mutual Legal Assistance to gather critical evidence and facilitate international legal requests.

‘Daniel was a happy, vibrant young boy and An Garda Síochána is determined to vindicate Daniel’s human rights and remember him and his short life,’ a statement from Gardaí read.

‘Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has any information in relation to the disappearance and homicide of Daniel Aruebose to contact the investigation team at Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any member of An Garda Síochána.

‘An Garda Síochána appeals to any person who was resident in The Gallery Apartments complex in Donabate between July 2019 and the present date, to speak with the investigation team, if they have not already done so.’

Gardaí added that anyone who may have information should not assume that Gardaí already know about it, and shouldn’t also assume that any information they have is insignificant.

Anyone who had any interaction with Daniel Aruebose, or who has any information surrounding Daniel Aruebose, is asked to contact An Garda Síochána, and let them determine the significance of the investigation.

The investigation team welcomes any contact and will treat it in the strictest confidence.