‘Person of interest’ over murder of woman in Limerick found dead
Gardai launched a murder investigation after the body of the woman was found on Friday.
A man who was being treated as a “person of interest” over the murder of a woman in Limerick has been found dead, gardaí said.
The body of the woman, who was in her 30s, was found in an apartment on Lower Cecil Street, Limerick City, on Friday morning.
Gardaí launched a murder investigation.
The dead woman has been named locally as Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, who was originally from Brazil.
The man found dead is understood to be her partner Judismar Weslei Batista.
Providing an update on Monday, a spokesperson said: “A male, aged in his 30s, who was a person of interest and a line of inquiry in this investigation, has been found deceased.
“An Garda Síochána continue to investigate the murder of the woman to determine all of the circumstances of her death.
“A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation.
“An incident room has been established at Henry Street Garda Station.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station.
Gardaí are continuing the process of notifying the family of the dead man.