Witness interviews completed in Jón Þröstur Jónsson case
Alan Brady. mbl.is/Eyþór
The Irish police have completed interviews with 46 individuals in Iceland as part of their investigation into the disappearance of Jón Þröstur Jónsson, who went missing in Dublin on February 9, 2019.
The Irish Independent reports on the development and spoke with Alan Brady, the lead detective from the Irish police force, who headed the team visiting Iceland.
Statements were taken from people who knew Jónsson, including convicted criminals, his family and friends, as well as poker players in Iceland. Although authorities initially intended to interview 58 people, the final number was 46.
Traveled for a poker tournament
Jón Þröstur had traveled to Ireland to participate in a poker tournament and is believed to have lost around 500,000 ISK shortly before his disappearance.
Nothing ruled out
“We took formal statements from 46 individuals. We will now return home and assess the information we've gathered,” said Brady, adding that the time spent in Iceland was valuable for the investigation.
“We believe that whatever happened to Jónsson took place in Ireland. But we also believe that the answers may lie within the Icelandic community.”
Brady emphasized that nothing has been ruled out in the case—whether Jónsson was murdered, took his own life, or died accidentally is still under investigation.
Various rumors have circulated over the years, including speculation about a contract killer who may have mistaken him for someone else.
Financial transactions and criminal links
Brady noted in the interview that Jónsson’s gambling loss was confirmed. “We also verified that the money he lost was transferred within a few hours by individuals involved in the poker scene in Iceland,” he said.
“People have suggested to us that he may have been harmed by individuals connected to criminal activity. We have explored all possibilities—there are many theories.”
The police also spoke with Jónsson’s family, who have previously criticized the investigation.
“We met with several family members and took statements from a few of them. We built bridges. They have endured immense grief over the past six years. No family should have to go through something like this. We are here to try to get them answers,” Brady said.
“Jónsson was a good man”
“Jónsson was a good man. He wouldn’t have hurt a fly. He was a big man, but not aggressive. He wasn’t an angry person. It doesn’t seem likely that he got into a fight,” Brady added.
He praised the cooperation with the Icelandic police, thanking them for their support and professionalism.
Brady concluded by encouraging anyone with information about Jónsson’s disappearance to contact either the Irish or Icelandic police.
Jón Þröstur Jónsson disappeared in Dublin on February 9, 2019.
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