Annie McCarrick’s mother Nancy has been waiting for 32 years to find out where her daughter's remains may be. When the Garda team investigating her daughter’s murder called her at 3am, it brought a new level of emotional intensity to the family’s wait for answers.

A man who knew Annie McCarrick had been arrested on suspicion of her murder. Nancy McCarrick’s younger sister, Maureen Covell, was with her when the gardaí called, providing support since 1993. The extended Irish-American family in Long Island had their fingers crossed from Thursday morning until the suspect was released without charge on Friday afternoon.

Maureen Covell expressed disappointment at the release, mentioning the family's hope for answers. She acknowledged the gardaí's efforts and ongoing search and excavation at a house in Clondalkin, Dublin, linked to the suspect. The family remains hopeful for closure and answers after 32 years of waiting.

Speaking from her home in Long Island, Covell highlighted the family's frustration with the original Garda team's approach to the investigation. She emphasized the importance of recent leads and the continued efforts of the gardaí in solving the case.