Gardaí believe main suspect in murder has left country

By Cillian Sherlock, Press Association

Gardaí believe a person of interest in the murder of an American mother in Co Kerry left the country before her body was discovered on Tuesday.

The body of Jamey Carney, aged in her 40s, was found at a home in Muckross Road in Killarney on Tuesday.

An Garda Síochána launched a murder investigation after the discovery.

On Thursday, they 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.

Investigators said they are now working with international law enforcement partners.

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 any person with any information on this incident to come forward and speak to the investigation team.”

It 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.

“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.”