Irish police believe a person of interest in the murder of an American mother in County Kerry left the country before her body was discovered. An Garda Síochána has stated it is working with international law enforcement partners in the investigation.
Body Found in Killarney Home
The body of Jamey Carney, aged in her 40s, was found at a home on Muckross Road in Killarney on Tuesday. The discovery prompted a murder investigation by the Irish police service.
On Thursday, investigators announced they were “satisfied that a person of interest in this investigation left the jurisdiction in the early hours of Tuesday,” prior to the body being discovered and reported to police.
International Cooperation
Investigators said they are now working with international law enforcement partners to track the individual. In a statement, An Garda Síochána said: “The investigation team is being assisted by national units including the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).”
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward. The statement added: “Gardaí continue to appeal to any person who was in the Muckross Road area of Killarney between 11pm on the 6th of July and 5am on July 7 2026 and who may have camera footage, including CCTV or dashcam, is asked to provide this footage to investigating Gardaí.”
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Investigations are ongoing.
