Anastasia Kriegel was just 14-years-oldGarda are appealing for information
GARDAÍ have launched a murder investigation into the tragic death of 14-year-old Anastasia Kriegel in Lucan, west Dublin.
The teenager’s body was found in a disused, farmhouse near the town on the Clonee Road, between Lucan and Clonsilla.
The grizzly find was made following a large-scale search, after she was reported missing on Monday.
Gardaí say she was found with serious injuries.
They are now attempting to speak with two people believed to have been in her company prior to her disappearance.
Anastasia's social media accounts and phone data will also be investigated in a bid to discover information on the horrible incident.
A Gardaí source was quoted as saying, “This is the most horrific end to a search.''
The scene of the horrific discovery''We are all deeply saddened''
Ana was a student at Confey College, and the school has released the following statement:
“We are all deeply saddened by the death of our first year student Anastasia Kriegel. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Anastasia’s family and her friends.
“At this difficult time the school’s pastoral care systems are in place to help your child cope with this tragedy. Psychologists from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) will be in the school and will be supporting and advising teachers in their efforts to assist our students at this time.
“You are already supporting your child when listening and encouraging them to express their feelings. All children are different and will express their feelings in different ways. The attached information sheets may prove to be helpful to you. Please feel free to contact the school if you wish us to provide additional help/guidance in supporting your child.”
Investigations are ongoing.
