Suspect in Killarney murder probe believed to have fled Ireland before body was discovered
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Jamey Carney’s body was discovered on Tuesday at Muckross Road, Killarney
The suspect allegedly involved with the murder of a US national who had been living in Ireland since 2021 is believed to have fled the country hours before her body was discovered.
The body of Jamey Carney, a mother of one who was originally from New York, was discovered on Tuesday in Killarney, Co Kerry.
In a statement, Gardaí say they are “satisfied” that a person of interest in this investigation left the jurisdiction in the early hours of Tuesday July 7, prior to the body being discovered.
Gardaí said,
“An Garda Síochána are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a female at a domestic residence in Killarney on Tuesday 7th July 2026.
“The scene at Muckross Road, Killarney remains preserved, and a technical examination of this location is continuing.
“An Garda Síochána is satisfied that a person of interest in this investigation left the jurisdiction in the early hours of Tuesday 7th July prior to the body of the deceased female being discovered and reported to An Garda Síochána.
“As part of this ongoing investigation An Garda Síochána is engaging with international Law Enforcement partners.
“This murder investigation is being carried out by the Serious Crime Unit, Kerry Division led by a Senior Investigating Officer based at an incident room established at Killarney Garda station.
“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).
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“Gardaí are continuing to appeal for any person with any information on this incident to come forward and speak to the investigation team.
“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 the 7th of July 2026 and who may have camera footage, including CCTV or dashcam, is asked to provide this footage to investigating Gardaí.
“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.”