Ahmad Alsaqer, 28, an asylum-seeking migrant suspected of killing New York native Jamey Carney in her Ireland home, had fled to Turkey before Irish police initiated a search for him. Alsaqer allegedly departed Dublin on a flight to Istanbul hours before Carney’s 13-year-old daughter discovered her mother’s body. Alsaqer, who arrived in Ireland from the Middle East in 2024 and was seeking asylum, was identified by Irish police as a “person of significant interest” in Carney’s death.
Authorities believe Alsaqer, who has connections in Turkey, Syria, and Jordan, may attempt to travel through the Middle East to return to Jordan. He was reportedly last seen with Carney on Sunday and Monday, and her body was discovered Tuesday around 1 p.m. in the bedroom of their Killarney home. Neighbors reported hearing an argument from the residence before Carney was found, according to officials. She died of suffocation, with multiple severe wounds to the head.
Police had issued alerts for Alsaqer at Ireland’s ports and airports, unaware he had already left the country. He had recently had his passport returned to him by authorities, which he then used for his escape. The relationship between Carney and Alsaqer reportedly began in recent months after they met at an anti-Israeli protest. Carney, who was politically active on social media, including posts supporting Palestine and criticizing ICE, also shared photos of herself and Alsaqer attending rallies.
Investigators may face challenges in prosecuting Alsaqer due to his prior presence in Carney's home. His DNA from previous visits could be found at the scene, potentially making it difficult to distinguish it from evidence related to the murder, according to reports. Alsaqer is fluent in Arabic, French, and English.