Urgent Update: Searches on Daniel Aruebose’s Mother’s Phone Reveal Disturbing Details

URGENT UPDATE: New evidence reveals that the phone belonging to Maria Aruebose, mother of missing child Daniel Aruebose, had searches for terms like ‘penalties for secretly burying a child’ and ‘missing child’. These findings emerge as authorities await critical DNA results to confirm if remains discovered in marshy land in Donabate, Dublin, belong to the three-year-old boy who vanished nearly four years ago.

The grim search for answers continues, with a post-mortem examination completed on September 19, 2025, but results remain inconclusive, necessitating further testing to establish the cause of death. An Garda Síochána has emphasized that no searches related to ‘murder’ were found on the device, though the online activity raises serious questions about the circumstances surrounding Daniel’s disappearance.

Sources close to the investigation report that while the searches may hint at the mental state of Daniel’s mother during this tragic period, they do not conclusively indicate any wrongdoing. So far, no arrests have been made, but investigators have identified several individuals they wish to interview formally.

Daniel was last seen in 2019, and detectives were previously informed that he had died of natural causes and was secretly buried approximately 4km from The Gallery Apartments, where he lived with his parents.

In a revealing turn of events, Maria initially misled authorities about the burial, claiming she was unaware of Daniel’s body location and suggested they speak to Ciaran Dirrane, Daniel’s father. However, she later admitted to the gardaí that they had buried him in the marshy area along Portrane Road.

Accompanied by her solicitor, Maria has returned to the site twice to assist investigators in identifying the exact location of Daniel’s burial, underscoring the complexity and emotional weight of this case.

The investigation into Daniel’s disappearance began gaining momentum after a ‘spot check’ by officers from the Department of Social Protection alerted Tusla, leading to the unfortunate discovery that Daniel had been missing for almost four years.

Local councilor Corina Johnson has called for a public inquiry and a memorial at the site where the remains were found, voicing concerns over potential State involvement in this tragic case. “I think the State has questions to answer,” she stated. “This can’t happen again. This is an absolutely horrific tragedy, and we cannot see this happen to another child again.”

In a statement, An Garda Síochána confirmed, “Gardai in Swords are continuing to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Daniel Aruebose.” The remains were transferred to Dublin City Mortuary on September 18, and formal identification will now include DNA analysis.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Daniel’s death to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in this sensitive investigation. The investigation remains active, and the revelation of these phone searches adds another layer to a deeply troubling case that has captured public attention.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops. The urgency of the situation compels anyone with information to reach out to the investigation team at Swords Garda Station at 01-6664700 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.