In relation to the fatal stabbing of Jordan Pakenham, a twenty-year-old from Tallaght, Dublin, a second suspect has been detained by the authorities. The incident, which transpired during the early hours of Friday at Drumcairn Estate, has led to the arrest of a woman in her thirties under the 1984 Criminal Justice Act. The detention is currently taking place at a Garda station in Dublin where she is being questioned regarding Mr. Pakenham’s death. Alongside her, a man in his thirties, arrested yesterday related to the same case, remains in custody.
A forensic postmortem was conducted on Mr. Pakenham, the eldest of four siblings and a resident of Rossfield area, approximately 1km from where the stabbing incident occurred. Official authorities have chosen not to disclose the results of the postmortem for strategic reasons. Nevertheless, the entirety of the murder investigative machinery has been mobilised on the case.
Anyone who was present at the Drumcairn Estate locality of Dublin 24, during the hours of 3am and 4am on the day of the incident, have been urged by Gardaí to provide testimony. Additionally, they have requested any video evidence by motorists in the form of dash cam footage or from any other source that may support their investigations. Those who wish to share any relevant information can establish contact with Tallaght Garda station, the Garda Confidential Line or any other Garda station.
Preliminary information suggests that Mr. Pakenham was stabbed around 4am based on a local resident’s suspicion that a robbery was in progress. Despite active efforts by the paramedics, he was declared dead upon reaching Tallaght University Hospital. His funeral details are expected to be finalised and disclosed within the following days.