“He was brutally murdered—this is definitely part of a conspiracy. A double tragedy that multiplies the pain, as Jason Faulkner, brother of Scarlett Faulkner, passed away just two days after serving as a pallbearer at his sister’s funeral 💔. However, the story doesn’t end there. A chilling mystery gradually begins to surface, leaving everyone in shock.”
Brother dies two days after carrying sister’s coffin at funeral
The Faulkner family in Limerick has been left devastated after Jason Faulkner died suddenly just two days after serving as a pallbearer at his sister Scarlett’s funeral
Jason Faulkner, brother of Scarlett Faulkner, has died just two days after serving as a pallbearer at his sister’s funeral.
Jason passed away over the weekend – having carried his sister to her final resting place at her tragic funeral in Limerick on Friday.
Melissa McCarthy, cousin to both Scarlett and Jason, shared the heartbreaking news on social media on Sunday evening, urging people to keep the Faulkner family in their thoughts.
“My heart, 2 days after burying your sister Scarlett, your [sic] gone now Jason, her lovely brother. The laughs we had, oh Jason what are the family gonna do? I can’t get my head round it, no doubt Scarlett Faulkner was there to meet you – together again forever,” Melissa wrote.
Scarlett Faulkner died after a roadside assault
“Please keep my aunt Mary and Banny and family in yere [sic] prayers,” she added, reports the Irish Mirror.
Another family member shared a gut-wrenching message expressing disbelief at Jason’s death.
“Sad world we live in – poor Banny and Mary buried there [sic] daughter Scarlett two days ago and now there [sic] son – God may mind them keep them strong pray for all the family again this is a painful world – rest in peace Jason,” the relative said.
Tributes continue to pour in for Jason, with one friend describing him as an “angel”.
“So heartbreaking, two lovely angels gone to heaven – rest in peace Jason Faulkner my heart goes out to your family. God wrap your arms around Banny, Mary and family.”
Jason (centre) pictured carrying Scarlett’s coffin on Friday.(Image: Brendan Gleeson )
Another mourner said: “This is just beyond devastating, the nation needs to keep the Faulkner family in their taughts [sic] and prayers, how much heartache can this family take?”
Scarlett, 28, from Limerick, had been on life support at Cork University Hospital for three weeks following catastrophic injuries sustained in a brutal roadside attack on the R494 near Birdhill on March 21.
Her heartbroken family, who maintained a round-the-clock bedside vigil, confirmed she passed away on Monday April 13.
Speaking at her sister’s funeral, Victoria Faulkner said: “You were Daddy’s girl and Mommy’s world, we will love you forever, our sleeping beauty, from your ten sisters and five brothers, and most importantly you’re beautiful daughter Oceanna, who you loved dearly, the same way she loved you.”
She continued: “You have left a big hole in each and everyone of our hearts but you also touched the hearts of many others in this world.
“You were a good mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, friend to us all, you have left us with a beautiful little girl, ‘Oceanna’ – a gift from god, who reminds us of you so much.”
Scarlett’s family say a final goodbye at her funeral on Friday.(Image: Brendan Gleeson )
Scarlett, a respected member of a Traveller family from Limerick county, was brutally beaten by a group armed with weapons at the side of the R494 in Birdhill.
A woman and a 16-year-old girl have been charged in connection with the serious assault of Scarlett.
The motive for the savage assault remains unclear. Emergency services found Scarlett with catastrophic head injuries on the side of the road.
She is believed to have been attacked by one or more people armed with weapons around 5.30pm on Saturday, March 21.
Gardaí are working on several theories regarding the assault, including that innocent Ms Faulkner may have been travelling in a car that was rammed by a group in another vehicle, dragged from her car, and attacked with implements at the side of the road.
Detectives at Nenagh Garda Station are continuing to investigate the attack.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station on (067) 05450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.