India, July 9 -- A murder investigation has been launched after the body of an American woman was reportedly found in the bedroom of her home in Ireland. Jamey Carney, 43, was found dead in her home in Killarney on Tuesday, July 7, The Irish Times reported.

A family member found Carney's body and called police. Cops believe she sustained injuries in an attack on Monday night or early Tuesday.

According to The Irish Times, Carney was from Westchester County, New York, but had lived in Killarney for several years. She had moved to Killarney around five years ago and lived with her daughter, according to Irish broadcaster RTE.

Councillor John O'Donoghue told BBC News NI that Killarney has "descended into a complete malaise" and a "dark cl...