Investigation into missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide

In law, a homicide investigation refers to unlawful killing, with two main categories of murder, which generally requires intention, and manslaughter

Michael Gaine missing person, Kerry

The investigation into the disappearance of Michael Gaine, a Kerry farmer, last seen on March 21, has been upgraded to a homicide investigation. 

The 56-year-old was last seen in Kenmare town on Thursday, March 20. He bought phone credit in Centra, Kenmare, at 9.48am, and left in his bronze-coloured RAV4 registration 152 KY 366.