RIP: Search for missing woman, 61, stood down following discovery of body

RIP: 61-year-old Jacqueline Skelly-Holdcroftplaceholder image
RIP: 61-year-old Jacqueline Skelly-Holdcroft

Gardai confirmed the sad news in an update

Following the discovery of a woman’s body, the missing person appeal for Jacqueline Skelly-Holdcroft has been stood down. gardai have confirmed.

The 61-year-old was reported missing from Drogheda, Co. Louth on Thursday afternoon - sparking a national appeal for assistance and a significant search operation.

In an update, issued this Friday morning, a garda spokesperson said: "Following the discovery of a woman’s body, the missing person appeal for Jacqueline Skelly-Holdcroft (61), who was reported missing from Drogheda, Co. Louth since Thursday afternoon 14th November 2024 has been stood down."

Gardaí have thanked members of the public and the media for their assistance with the appeal.

No further information has been disclosed publicly.

May she rest in peace.

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