What happened to Antoinette Smith? The case explained

Antoinette Smith went missing after attending a David Bowie concert in 1987

On her anniversary, Gardaí at Bray Garda Station are urging witnesses to come forward.

They firmly believe there are people out there who know what happened to Antoinette Smith on the night she went missing.

Detective Inspector Seamus Ryan, Bray Garda station, said, "The team within An Garda Síochána that are leading this investigation firmly believe that there are people out there who have information concerning Antoinette’s murder.

"We are appealing to them to come forward and speak with us about any detail that they may know. No matter the passage of time or how insignificant they might think that it is, it could potentially help us in our work to solve this case. 

"Antoinette’s two daughters, Lisa and Rachel deserve to see justice for those responsible for taking their mother from them at such a young age."

What happened to Antoinette Smith?

On Saturday 11th July 1987, Antoinette and a friend attended the David Bowie concert in Slane, Co. Meath. They returned to Dublin by bus, arriving at Parnell Square at around 11 pm.

They went to the La Mirage Discotheque on Parnell Street. While in the club they met two men that they knew. They joined the men’s company and remained with them until they all left shortly after 2 am.

Antoinette’s friend parted company when they left the club. Antoinette remained for some time and spoke to the two men until all three walked the short distance to the taxi rank on O’Connell Street. The men got a taxi to the Ballymun area, while Antoinette continued to walk by the Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street towards O’Connell Bridge.

Antoinette was subsequently reported missing to Gardaí by her husband. She remained missing for nine months until her remains were discovered on Glendoo Mountain.

Antoinette was a mother of two young children, Lisa who was only 7 years old, and Rachel who was 4 years old at the time of their mother’s disappearance.

Anyone with information about the Antoinette Smith case has been asked to contact Gardaí.

Gardaí are anxious to assure the public that they will treat anyone assisting the investigation in a sensitive manner.

Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Bray at 01 666 5300.

Witnesses can also call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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