A North Dublin community is reeling after the heartbreaking discovery of **five-year-old Julia Daczkowski** and her father, who were both found dead inside their **Finglas** home in what authorities believe to be a **murder-suicide**. Gardaí were called to the residence on **Sunday afternoon** after concerns were raised by family members who had been unable to reach the pair.
Upon entering the property, officers made the grim discovery — the young girl and her father, both deceased in an upstairs bedroom. Early reports suggest no one else was involved, and Garda sources have indicated that investigators are treating the case as a **domestic tragedy**, with post-mortem examinations expected to confirm the cause of death in the coming days.
Neighbors described the family as quiet and polite, saying Julia was a “bright, bubbly little girl” who often played in the garden and adored her mother. One local resident said the street has been left in “utter disbelief,” adding that “no one can understand how something so tragic could happen.” Garda forensic teams remained at the scene for several hours, carefully examining
evidence while a family liaison officer was appointed to support Julia’s grieving mother.Community leaders and local clergy have expressed their condolences, with many calling for greater awareness and resources for mental health and family support. Schools in the area where Julia attended have arranged counseling services for classmates and staff struggling to process the loss.
As the investigation continues, authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation out of respect for the family’s privacy. What remains clear is that the Finglas community is mourning an unimaginable tragedy — the loss of a beloved little girl and her father, whose lives ended in circumstances that have left a town heartbroken and searching for answers.
