Irish police to engage with Jordanian force in murder investigation
The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.
Irish police to collaborate with Jordanian authorities in murder case
Gardaí (Irish police) were summoned to the Homeland housing estate in Killarney on Tuesday, where Jamey Carney was declared dead.
According to Ireland's justice minister, Irish police are preparing to work with their Jordanian counterparts as part of a murder investigation.
Last Tuesday, gardaí reported that they responded to an incident at a residence in Killarney, County Kerry, where a woman in her 40s was found deceased at the scene.
She has been identified locally as Jamey Carney, originally from New York, who relocated to the area approximately five years ago and lived with her daughter.
On Thursday, Gardaí announced that a man they wanted to interview regarding the murder had already left the country.
In an interview with Irish broadcaster RTÉ, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan stated, "No matter where you are, the gardaí will seek to pursue you."
Gardaí mentioned that they are "engaging" with international law enforcement agencies as part of their investigation.
Both Interpol and Europol have been notified about the case, according to RTÉ.
O'Callaghan also extended his sympathies to the family and friends of Jamey Carney, noting that gardaí are following a very clear line of inquiry.
The man, who is believed to have had a connection with the victim, has not been publicly named by gardaí but is referred to as a "person of interest" in the investigation.
RTÉ reported that the man traveled by bus to Dublin and then took a flight to the Middle East, where he is thought to be originally from.
There is currently no extradition treaty between Ireland and Jordan.
O'Callaghan remarked, "It obviously is difficult. I'm not going to try and make it sound easy. If he's in a country where we don't have an extradition agreement, it may be difficult to get him."
He mentioned that he had spoken with the Garda commissioner, emphasizing their strong connections with police forces worldwide.
"I know that they will be pursuing every line of inquiry to ensure that a person, if that person is charged with an offence, can be brought to justice here," he added.