The key facts

  • A 35-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Carrie Mullane and with obstructing a lawful burial
  • Mullane, 39, went missing after arriving in Enniskillen from Limerick on 10 October 2026
  • On Friday, police carried out searches in County Fermanagh, including on Lough Erne; a small boat and a campervan were seized

Charge in the case of the missing woman

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), investigating the disappearance and suspected murder of 39-year-old Carrie Mullane (Nunan), has charged a 35-year-old man with murder. He has also been charged with obstructing a lawful burial. The news was reported by BBC News.

Circumstances of the disappearance

Mullane has been missing since 10 October 2026, when she arrived in Enniskillen from Limerick. On Friday, police carried out a series of search operations in County Fermanagh, including on Lower Lough Erne: a small boat was seized and taken away for examination, as well as a campervan.

Court hearing

The accused is due to appear before Dungannon Magistrates' Court on 7 November via video link. The report does not say whether he has pleaded guilty or what the further timetable for the proceedings will be; there is also still no official information about the woman's whereabouts — the investigation continues.

A woman with dark hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a pink top and a black jacket.Image source, PSNI
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Carrie Mullane has been missing since she arrived in Enniskillen on 10 October