Body of Deirdre Jacob must be found before anyone is convicted of her murder

Anyone who knows anything about Ms Jacob's disappearance is urged to contact gardaí

A retired cold case detective has said that the body of Deirdre Jacob, who went missing aged 18 in Kildare this day 24 years ago, must be located before anyone can be convicted for her murder.

Ms Jacob disappeared as she was walking home in Newbridge, Co Kildare on July 28, 1998, with it believed she was murdered.