Police Appeal for Information in Ballymena Double Murder Case

Police in Northern Ireland have issued a fresh appeal for information regarding the double murder of a woman and her 8-year-old daughter in Ballymena, County Antrim.

17 Jul, 13:39 — 17 Jul, 15:30

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Why this matters

This story highlights a tragic and violent crime within a community, prompting a police investigation to bring those responsible to justice. The appeal for information underscores the severity of the incident and the need for public cooperation to resolve the case.

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Police are appealing for information regarding a double murder in Ballymena
The victims are a woman and her eight-year-old daughter
The bodies were found inside a property on Monday

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A woman and her 8-year-old daughter were murdered in Ballymena

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Three related people were found dead inside a property in Ballymena on Monday

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Mention of three related people found dead, implying a third fatality

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rte-newsMostly Factual25d ago

Fresh appeal over murder of woman, daughter in Ballymena

Police have repeated an appeal for information after the double murder of a woman and her eight-year-old daughter in Ballymena.

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the-journal25d ago

PSNI appeal for information after double murder of woman and 8-year-old daughter in Co Antrim

Three people, who are related, were found dead inside a property in Ballymena on Monday.

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First report: rte-news · 17 Jul, 13:39|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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rte-news17 Jul, 13:39First to report

Fresh appeal over murder of woman, daughter in Ballymena

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the-journal17 Jul, 15:30Latest update

PSNI appeal for information after double murder of woman and 8-year-old daughter in Co Antrim

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a general report of three deaths to a more specific focus on the double murder of the mother and daughter, with a renewed emphasis on the police appeal.

Initial Discovery and AppealJuly 17, 2026, before 13:39 UTC

Police found three related individuals dead in a Ballymena property on Monday and issued an initial appeal for information.

Renewed AppealJuly 17, 2026, after 13:39 UTC

Police reiterated their appeal for information specifically regarding the double murder of the woman and her daughter.

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Police Appeal for Information in Ballymena Double Murder Case

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Fresh appeal over murder of woman, daughter in Ballymena

PSNI appeal for information after double murder of woman and 8-year-old daughter in Co Antrim

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Fresh appeal over murder of woman, daughter in Ballymena

PSNI appeal for information after double murder of woman and 8-year-old daughter in Co Antrim

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