A Brazilian woman, Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, 33, was found murdered in her Limerick apartment on August 21, 2026, with her husband, Judismar Wesley Batista, later found dead by suicide in Cork. A fundraising campaign has raised over €25,000 to cover her repatriation and funeral costs.
Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, a 33-year-old Brazilian woman from Sorocaba, was found dead in an apartment on Cecil Street in Limerick on August 21, 2026, after her friends raised the alarm when she failed to meet them for work. Gardaí confirmed her death was the result of foul play, with a post-mortem indicating she had been stabbed. The investigation revealed that her husband, Judismar Wesley Batista, was the suspect. His body was discovered in Cork on August 22, with authorities confirming he died by suicide.
The Tragic Events of August 21-22
Jady’s friends, who regularly met her for work, became concerned when she did not appear on the morning of August 21. They contacted Gardaí, who entered the apartment and discovered her body. A post-mortem examination confirmed she had been stabbed, prompting a murder investigation. The same day, Gardaí identified Batista, who had been married to Jady for over a decade, as a suspect. Sources indicated that the couple had recently separated, with Batista reportedly struggling to accept the breakup.
Batista fled Limerick and traveled to Cork, where his body was found on August 22. An Garda Síochána confirmed the death was a suicide, though details remain under investigation. Local media reported that Jady’s family had been in endless sadness
following the tragedy, with friends and colleagues sharing tributes online. One friend wrote: We had many happy moments but today, you went to live with Jesus. Eternal memories. I will never forget your kindness.
Fundraising and Community Response
A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help cover the costs of Jady’s repatriation to Brazil and her funeral. The fundraiser, which aimed to raise €16,000, had already exceeded €25,000 by the time of the latest updates. Jady’s employer covered the cost of transporting her body from Ireland to Brazil, but additional expenses—such as her wake and burial in Sorocaba—remained. A message from the campaign stated: In this moment of immense grief, we want to help her family give her the dignified farewell she deserves in her home country, surrounded by the people who love her.
Investigation and Aftermath
An Garda Síochána launched a murder investigation, with a family liaison officer assigned to support Jady’s relatives. A senior investigating officer was appointed, and an incident room was established at Henry Street Garda Station. Authorities have not released the post-mortem results for operational reasons,
but they confirmed Jady’s death was not an accident. A Garda spokesperson said, An Garda Síochána is now carrying out a murder investigation,
while urging anyone with information to come forward.
A source told the Irish Examiner that Batista was not accepting much
of the separation and hoped for reconciliation. The investigation continues, with Gardaí following a line of inquiry
and preserving the scene for technical examination. For Jady’s family, the focus remains on ensuring she receives a dignified farewell in Brazil, with the fundraising effort playing a critical role in making that possible.
The tragedy has left a lasting impact on Limerick’s community, with many expressing their condolences and support for Jady’s loved ones.
