Kerry farmer Michael Gaine was last seen on Thursday, 20 March. He was officially reported missing one day later.
Six weeks on, there is still no trace of the man.
Gardaí have now reclassified the missing-person case as a homicide investigation.
As a result, greater powers and more resources will be granted as the search continues.
Meanwhile, a person of interest has been identified by Gardaí, though they have not formally been classified as a suspect.
The news follows an emotional plea issued by Michael Gaine’s family, including his wife Janice, who has implored anyone who might know anything about his disappearance to come forward.
On this extra episode of The Indo Daily, host Dave Hanratty is joined by Sinead Kelleher, journalist with The Kerryman, to examine new developments in a case that has rocked a local community that hopes to finally learn the truth of what happened to one of their own.
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