Michael Kelley
Michael Kelley is a 53-year-old U.S. Army veteran originally from Maine, now residing in Tralee, Ireland. He has recently been questioned in connection with the murder of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine, whose dismembered remains were discovered at his farm. Kelley, who has denied any involvement, alleges he is being framed by individuals involved in organized crime.
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Michael Kelley is a former US soldier accused of murdering Michael Gaine.
Former US soldier returned for trial accused of Michael Gaine’s murder – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-27
Michael Kelley is charged with the murder of Michael Gaine.
Man charged with murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine further remanded – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Michael Kelley has been charged with the murder of Kerry sheep farmer Michael Gaine.
American Michael Kelley charged with murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
Michael Kelley is a former American soldier who was arrested for questioning about the killing of Mike Gaine.
Man arrested for questioning about murder of Co Kerry sheep farmer Mike Gaine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-24
Michael Kelley was arrested in connection with Michael Gaine's murder but was released without charge.
US forensic experts assist gardaí in Mike Gaine murder investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-27
Michael Kelley is the suspect questioned about the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine.
Ex-partner of suspect Michael Kelley says he became ‘very unstable’ after 9/11 attacks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27
Michael Kelley is the man detained and questioned over the murder of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine.
Gardaí visit Michael Kelley’s ex-partner in Maine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-23Michael Kelley, a former US soldier, denies any involvement in Mr Gaine’s death.
Michael Gaine funeral hears of ‘idyllic’ community struck by ‘something terrible’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-07
Meanwhile, the Garda investigation into Mr Gaine’s homicide is continuing following the arrest and release of a former US soldier, Michael Kelley, on May 17th for questioning about the death.
Michael Gaine’s funeral to be held next weekend in Kenmare – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-02Michael Kelley is a US army veteran from Maine who has been questioned about the murder of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine.
Who is Michael Kelley, the man questioned over the murder of Michael Gaine? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
