Gardaí launch murder investigation after Brazilian woman found dead in Limerick apartment
Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa had lived in Limerick for several years.
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the death of a Brazilian woman whose body was found at an apartment in Limerick city.
Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, 33, was found unresponsive after what is believed to be a suspected stabbing at an apartment in the Carlton House complex on Cecil Street at approximately 7.30am on Friday.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardaí said investigators are currently “following a line of enquiry” as part of the murder investigation.
Gardaí are understood to be looking to question a man, known to the victim, in connection with the killing.
The results of an autopsy have not been released.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed on Saturday afternoon that a murder investigation had been launched.
“A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the family of the deceased,” the statement said.
“The scene remains preserved, and a technical examination is ongoing by the Garda Technical Bureau.
“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 information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on (061) 212400.
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Ms Pereira Rosa was originally from Sorocaba, a city in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, and had been living in Limerick for a number of years.
Her brother previously told the Irish Examiner that the family was struggling to come to terms with her death.
“We are still in shock about what is happening. I never imagined that I would have to go through such an ordeal,” he said.
He said Jady was living the “Brazilian dream of living in Europe”.
“She always helped everyone who was here in Brazil as much as she could. She never spared any effort to make my mother happy,” he said.
“She will be missed forever. Unfortunately, we didn’t even get the chance to say goodbye”.
The woman's sister said it “has been beautiful” to witness how much Jady was loved and cared for, as tributes have been pouring in.
“I don’t know where I’m getting the strength from to deal with everything I’m dealing with and, at the same time, I also know that it comes from you. I talked to you a lot, and I know you’re with me, helping me and giving me the discernment to know what I need to do,” her sister said.
“Because, as I told you last week, so much of what I am comes from you, and today, once again, I’m seeing and experiencing that! How I love you, how much I wish you were here, how I can’t and don’t want to believe this."
She added the pain has been “unbearable” and “overwhelming”.
It is understood friends raised the alarm after Jady failed to meet them for work on Friday morning, as was their usual routine.
They contacted Henry Street Garda Station, which is close to Cecil Street.
She is understood to have worked for a cleaning company in Co Limerick and was involved in community events in the city.
Gardaí are understood to be gathering CCTV footage from the apartment block and surrounding area, as well as speaking to residents.
Tributes have been paid to Ms Pereira Rosa following her death.
Local councillor Elisa O'Donovan placed flowers and a card outside the apartment complex.
"I have placed a tribute and remembrance to the beautiful Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa at her home on lower Cecil Street. Her death in her home in our city will not be forgotten," she said.
The National Women's Council said on social media that it was “struggling to find the words, yet again, to let you know that another woman has been killed this year”.
The council added: “Our hearts are today with her, and with her loved ones, for whom her loss will be immeasurable. Every woman deserves to live free from violence and abuse.”
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