Annie McCarrick, an American student who disappeared in 1993, is the focus of a search involving the same cadaver dog that found Tina Satchwell's remains. Gardaí are conducting searches in a Dublin home this weekend with the assistance of a cadaver dog named Fern, borrowed from the PSNI. This specialized dog is helping to determine if human remains are present at the Clondalkin property. The Garda Commissioner Drew Harris mentioned the possibility of acquiring a full-time cadaver dog to reduce reliance on external resources.

During a press conference, Mr. Harris highlighted the rarity of using cadaver dogs and the need for a dedicated resource within the Garda Síochána. The PSNI's cadaver dog Fern played a crucial role in discovering Tina Satchwell's remains in 2023, leading to the conviction of her husband for the murder. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan expressed concerns about the limited availability of cadaver dogs in Ireland and emphasized the importance of having one within the Garda force.

Annie McCarrick's case, upgraded to a murder investigation in 2023, remains unsolved since her disappearance. The 26-year-old American vanished after a trip to a grocery store in Dublin and has not been seen since. Despite recent arrests in connection with her case, the search for her remains continues with the support of external resources like cadaver dogs.