Investigation by Jon Jonsson on His Podcast Unearths New Clues in the Disappearance of the Mysterious Poker Player
Updated on: May 15, 2025, 04:52h.
Last Updated on: May 15, 2025, 04:52h.
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Six years on, the enigma shrouding the disappearance of the Icelandic high-roller, Jón Jónsson, has thickened with the emergence of new leads, spurred by the Where is Jón? podcast series. This week, the Irish national police, the Gardaí, are conducting searches in selected Dublin locations, following fresh intel from the podcast collaboration between Irish and Icelandic national broadcasters.
On that fateful day of February 9, 2019, Jón Jónsson—a 41-year-old father of four—disappeared from Dublin's Bonnington Hotel, concluding a solo trip from Iceland. The poker festival was set to begin the next morning, featuring his fiancée, Kristiana Guðjónsdóttir. Unfortunately, Jón was never seen again, having left behind his personal effects in the hotel room.
The Last Departure
At around 11 a.m., security footage from the hotel captured Jón Jónsson as he stepped out onto Swords Road. Ever since, over 270 lines of inquiry have been pursued by authorities, yet no trace of him has been found. In Feb 2024, the city's Santry Demesne Park underwent an extensive search after two anonymous letters hinted at Jón's fate[1]. Sadly, this search proved fruitless.
New Leads and Perspectives
Recent developments have seen the Gardaí revisiting old leads, accompanied by a list of potential witnesses they wish to interview. A meeting in The Hague between Irish investigators, Icelandic counterparts, and Europol was hailed by Jón's family as a crucial step, signaling improved cross-border cooperation[1].
Theories Galore
Possible theories surrounding Jón's disappearance continue to revolve, ranging from mistaken identity to entanglement in local criminal affairs. Back in October 2020, The Irish Independent reported a prison inmate's claim that Jonsson was murdered by a fellow countryman following a disagreement over money[1]. However, these allegations were dismissed by Jonsson's family, pointing out that neither Irish nor Icelandic authorities had received pertinent information.
Despite the twists and turns, the thrilling tale of Jón Jónsson continues to unfold, with the potential for new revelations and breakthroughs as the investigation progresses. So, get ready to dive deeper into the lost world of PokerPro Jón, and who knows what unexpected twists await us on this captivating journey. Stay updated and lend a hand if you have any relevant information, as the official podcast invites anyone with knowledge to contact confidentially[1][2][5].
- The Gardaí are currently revisiting old locations in Dublin as part of their ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Jon Jonsson, following fresh leads from the "Where is Jón?" podcast series collaboration between Irish and Icelandic national broadcasters.
- European policing agency, Europol, was involved in a meeting with Irish and Icelandic investigators in The Hague, signaling improved cross-border cooperation and a potential step forward in the search for Jon Jonsson.
- The Dublin Poker Festival, where Jon Jonsson was supposed to participate with his fiancée, Kristiana Guðjónsdóttir, received attention in the context of Jon Jonsson's mysterious disappearance from the Bonnington Hotel in Dublin in 2019.
- Since Jón Jónsson's disappearance, various theories have been suggested, such as him getting involved in local criminal affairs or being a victim of mistakened identity.
- The Gardaí are interviewing potential witnesses related to Jon Jonsson's case as part of their efforts to uncover new information and find clues about the missing person.
