Limerick apartment murder suspect found dead in Cork, victim named

Gardaí have confirmed a male person of interest in the murder of Brazilian woman Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa has been found dead in Cork.

Suspect in Limerick apartment murder found dead as investigation continues

A male person of interest in the murder of Brazilian national Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, who was killed in her Limerick city apartment on the morning of Friday, 21 August, has been found dead in recent days, An Garda Síochána has confirmed.

Google News IE — Crime (en) reports that the man, aged in his 30s, has been identified by Limerick Live as Judismar Wesley Batista, who was known to the victim. His body is believed to have been located in Cork.

Ms Pereira Rosa, also aged in her 30s, was found dead at an apartment on Lower Cecil Street, Limerick City. Gardaí have since formally launched a murder investigation into the circumstances of her death. A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry, and an incident room has been established at Henry Street Garda Station.

The victim was originally from Sorocaba, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, but had been living in Limerick for a number of years. She was employed by a cleaning company prior to her death and is understood to have been married.

A GoFundMe campaign, titled "Help give Jady a dignified send-off in Brazil," has been established in her memory. More than €25,000 has been raised to cover funeral costs and the repatriation of her remains to Brazil.

Gardaí are continuing to investigate all circumstances surrounding Ms Pereira Rosa's death. Anyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on (061) 212400.

Source: Google News IE — Crime (en)