On the 20th of September 1987 the remains of Barbara Doyle (20) and her nieces Mary Ellen (8) and Kerrie (3) Byrne were discover at the scene of a fire which happened at Church Lane, Kilcock, Co. Kildare. Barbara had being babysitting at the time of the fire, while the parents of the two girls attended a 21st birthday party in the locality. Between 3am and 4am a fire was reported at the house.