Sole suspect in murder of Brazilian woman found dead
Many of Jady’s friends and family members took to social media to pay tribute to the woman, who has been described as happy and bubbly
The sole suspect being investigated over the murder of a Brazilian woman in her Limerick city apartment has also been found dead.
It is believed that gardai identified a male suspect by the name of Judismar Wesley Batista in connection with the death of Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, aged in her 30s. It is understood that he was well known to her.
Originally from Sorocaba, a city in the state of São Paulo, Ms Pereira Rosa was discovered in an apartment on Lower Cecil Street, Limerick city early on Friday morning, August 21.
The woman’s body was removed from the scene on Friday to the mortuary in University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination was carried out by the State Pathologist.
She had been residing in Limerick for a number of years and was working for a cleaning company prior to her death. It is believed that she was married.
Limerick Live understands that gardaí were following a definite line of enquiry after a murder probe was launched and that the only suspect in this investigation has been found deceased.
It is believed that the man’s body was discovered in Cork on Saturday, August 22.
Many of Jady’s friends and family members took to social media to pay tribute to the woman, who has been described as happy, bubbly and having had many friends in Limerick city.
A family member said she is in “endless sadness” and “total mourning” following the news of her untimely death.
A friend of Jady posted a picture of the two smiling and stated: “Eternal memories of you, my dear.
"Only God knows how much you helped me and how contagious your joy was. May the Lord Jesus receive you in His arms eternally.
“We had many happy moments but today, you went to live with Jesus. Eternal memories. I will never forget your kindness,” she concluded.
A fundraiser was launched in memory of the popular woman and over €25,000 has been raised to help repatriate the Brazilian native and pay for her funeral costs.
To donate, you can go here.