Gardaí and Crimestoppers issue renewed appeal for information on murder of missing man William Delaney on his birthday Reporter: '); Gardaí and Crimestoppers have launched an appeal for information in relation to the murder of 56-year old William Delaney who went missing on Wednesday 30th January, 2019. Speaking today, Superintendent John Lawless Portlaoise Garda Station, said “I am appealing to any members of the public who have information on the murder of William Delaney, or the whereabouts of his remains to come forward. You may have vital information which could help us. Information which may seem insignificant, might help with this investigation.