Arrest in Jordan Linked to Murder of American Woman in Ireland

The man who fled Ireland following the murder of Jamey Carney, an American woman, in a popular tourist town has been arrested in Jordan. According to Irish media reports, the suspect was apprehended by Jordan’s Public Security Directorate within the past 48 hours. He was identified as a ‘person of interest’ by Irish police in relation to the Garda murder investigation.

Fox News Digital received confirmation from Irish police about the arrest. However, they did not provide the man’s identity or confirm his involvement in the investigation. Currently, Ireland has not submitted an arrest request to Jordan, and the two countries lack an extradition treaty.

American citizen Jamey Carney was discovered dead in her Killarney home, sparking a murder investigation.

The town is a popular destination among U.S. tourists. Reports suggest that the suspect fled Ireland before her body was found, leading to a search across Ireland, Turkey, and Jordan.

Jamey Carney, 43, originally from New York, passed away from suffocation and head injuries. Detectives estimate the crime occurred late Monday night. Her 13-year-old daughter discovered her body the following afternoon. Before authorities could intervene, the suspect had traveled to Dublin Airport and flown to Istanbul.

The suspect, identified as a Jordanian national, arrived in Ireland in 2024 amidst a surge of immigrants. He had been involved with Carney and is believed to have been with her on the night of her murder. Carney had reportedly been assisting him in his pursuit of U.S. residency.

Despite being a person of interest, details of the suspect, such as his name and photo, remain undisclosed by police. This decision has received criticism from various quarters, including a former FBI agent and Irish politicians. Considering Carney’s American citizenship, the case will now involve the U.S. National Central Bureau and potentially the U.S. FBI, which has expressed its readiness to assist Irish authorities.

Prior to the incident, the man had been living in state-run accommodation for asylum seekers. He had originally entered the UK before moving to Ireland, and records of his activities trace back to the UK and Turkey.

Carney’s social media highlighted her life in Ireland and her relationship with the suspect. She referred to them as a ‘mixed couple’ and shared her experience of learning Arabic.