An American woman, Jamey Carney, 43, was found dead in her Killarney, Ireland home on Tuesday, with authorities investigating her asylum seeker partner, a 28-year-old man from Jordan, as the primary suspect. Carney, who had moved to Ireland from Westchester County, New York, five years ago, was discovered by her 13-year-old daughter on Tuesday afternoon.

Investigators believe Carney was killed late Monday night or early Tuesday morning and may have been deceased for up to 13 hours before being found. Police suspect the killing occurred during a jealous rage, possibly triggered by Carney speaking with another man on her phone. The couple reportedly met approximately 18 months ago at a pro-Palestine march, described in some reports as an anti-war protest.

Authorities have issued alerts at ports and airports, concerned the suspect may have left the country. He is believed to have booked a flight to Istanbul, Turkey, departing at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday. The suspect reportedly took a bus from Killarney to Dublin Airport, arriving between 7 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. He used his own passport for travel. While asylum applicants are typically required to surrender their passports, this individual's passport had been returned after he was granted subsidiary protection.

The suspect is thought to be traveling to his home country, Jordan, which does not have an extradition treaty with Ireland. This lack of an agreement raises concerns that he may evade justice. Irish authorities are reportedly in contact with the Irish embassy in Jordan, and Interpol and Europol have been notified.

Ms. Carney suffered multiple blunt force trauma injuries. Reports indicate a loud argument was heard from the residence the night before her death. Her daughter reportedly found the scene in the bedroom covered in blood, with Carney's body partially covered.

Carney worked for RelateCare, a healthcare consulting company. Local councilor Martin Grady described her as a "loving, caring mother" and a "happy and smiling" individual. Her family in the U.S. has been informed and is expected to travel to Ireland.

An autopsy has been completed at University Hospital Kerry. Gardaí, Ireland's national police force, continue to appeal for witnesses.