‘One day we will know what happened’: Sister of mising Kildare man Trevor Deely releases statement on 23rd anniversary of his disappearance

One of Trevor Deely's sisters has commented on the 23rd anniversary of his disappearance.

22-year-old Trevor Deely disappeared in Dublin in the early hours of December 8, 2000, following a work Christmas party.

The anniversary of his disappearance takes place just one day before National Missing Person's Day.

Speaking about the anniversary, Trevor's sister, Pamela Deely-Bensmaine, said in a post on her Facebook account: 

"And so another December 8 has arrived, which now marks 23 years since Trevor disappeared.

"He is still so sorely missed by us all and we will never give up on searching for answers as to what happened on that night as he walked home due to a taxi strike in Dublin City."

She continued: "I am however feeling much more positive since hearing that the man in black has been identified.

"This is a huge relief to me and I feel that if this can come to light after 23 years, then maybe the final answers will too and Trevor will come home to us.

"There is nothing sinister about Trevor; he is a happy, content guy with lots of friends and a loving family.

"I am confident that the truth will be told and I believe this is true for every one of these tragic missing persons cases not just for Trevor."

She concluded: "One day we will know what happened and I hope and pray it is soon."  

LAST SEEN 
An employee of Bank of Ireland, Trevor left his work Christmas party at approximately 3.25am and briefly stopped off at work to meet with a workmate of his who was working the nightshift.

Trevor was last sighted on CCTV passing a Bank of Ireland ATM on Haddington Road at approximately 4.14am, walking in the direction of his flat.

Anyone with information relating to Trevor Deely's whereabouts can contact any Garda station, the confidential line on 1800 666111, or Crimecall on 1800 405060.

TIMELINE

Thursday evening, December 7, 2000: Trevor attends a drinks reception in Copper Face Jacks before later attending the staff's annual Christmas party in the Hilton Hotel, Charlemont Place.

Between 3am and 3:34am approx: CCTV footage captures a male dressed in black seemingly waiting outside the rear entrance of Trevor’s workplace, prior to Trevor's arrival.

3.25am: Trevor leaves the party.

3.35am: Trevor arrives alone at the gate of his workplace, where he has a brief conversation with the man dressed in black clothing before entering.

4.03am: Trevor leaves the office.

4.14am: Trevor is last seen on CCTV on Haddington Road, walking in the direction of his flat. Around 34 seconds later, a 'man in black' clothing followed: gardaí believed for several years that this unidentified male may be the same person that Trevor had a brief conversation with.

Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, 2000: Trevor’s family call his phone, but they receive no answer.

Monday, December 11: Trevor is reported missing.

Tuesday, December 12: The investigation into Trevor’s whereabouts begins.

December 2016: A new investigation is launched into Trevor’s disappearance.

August 2017: New information leads to a Garda search at a woodlands in Dublin, but nothing relating to Trevor is found.

December 2023: Trevor's brother,  Mark, revealed that gardaí (with the help of a UK-based company) have identified the 'man in black' seen in the footage and has spoken to him. He added that gardaí were satisfied there there was 'nothing sinister' involved in the man’s recorded movements. According to The Irish Times, the finding also removes the suspicion that the man seen speaking to Trevor at around 3.35am was the same man seen moving behind Trevor on Haddington Road.