An individual who left Ireland following the brutal murder of an American woman in a well-known tourist area has been detained in Jordan, according to Irish media reports. This person, identified by Irish police as a ‘person of interest,’ was apprehended by Jordan’s Public Security Directorate recently, as noted by the Irish Mirror. Authorities in Ireland were updated about the arrest on Monday.
Irish police acknowledged to Fox News Digital their awareness of a male’s arrest in Jordan but did not disclose his identity or confirm his status as the investigation’s person of interest. They also clarified that no request had been made to the Jordanian authorities for any individual’s arrest. Ireland does not have an extradition treaty with Jordan, where this individual is currently held, according to the Irish Independent.
The tragic incident involved Jamey Carney, an American citizen, who was found deceased in her Killarney residence. The case has initiated a murder investigation.
The individual reportedly involved had been denied asylum in Ireland but remained while appealing that decision before the murder occurred. He possessed his passport, which allowed him to depart Ireland ahead of Carney’s body discovery, as reported by the Irish Mirror. His arrest signifies a pivotal development in the investigation that spanned several countries, including Ireland, Turkey, and Jordan.
Jamey Carney, aged 43, originally from New York, had relocated to Ireland in 2021. She died from suffocation accompanied by head injuries at her Killarney home, as reported by The Irish Times. Predominantly favored by U.S. tourists, the town became the site of a distressing crime.
Investigations suggest Carney was murdered around 11 p.m. on Monday, with her 13-year-old daughter discovering her body at approximately 1:30 p.m. the following day. During this interval, the man made his way to Dublin Airport and flew to Istanbul, according to the Irish Independent. It is believed he expressed interest in moving to the United States, and Carney was allegedly assisting him with U.S. residency.
This individual arrived in Ireland in 2024 amidst an influx of illegal immigrants. He worked in hospitality and construction sectors and later developed a relationship with Carney, noted by the Irish Independent. Irish authorities still have not publicly identified the person of interest, which has drawn criticism from officials and former agents.
Due to Carney’s American citizenship, the Irish police’s request to Interpol is now being monitored by the U.S. National Central Bureau, the American liaison to Interpol. The FBI stated it is ready to support Irish authorities if asked.
Queries sent by Fox News Digital to Irish police and Ireland’s Department of Justice about the man’s previously declined asylum claim remained unconfirmed. He had been residing in government accommodation for asylum seekers in Killarney before frequently staying at Carney’s home, according to the Irish Mirror. The man traveled through Northern Ireland and eventually settled in County Kerry.
His social media activities show connections with the United Kingdom and Turkey. Carney’s online profiles described her as a ‘New Yorker in Ireland’ and featured a man she called her partner, indicating a multi-national relationship. Some Irish media have named the suspect, but no official identity has been confirmed.