Janet Jackson’s death as heartbroken sister pays tribute to Dublin mother of four found dead on street

The sister of a mother of four whose body was found on the street in West Dublin has paid a heartbreaking tribute to ‘her older sister’.

The body of Dublin 8’s mother, Janet Jackson, who is in her 30s, was discovered early Saturday morning by Gardai on Lynch’s Lane in Clondalkin.

Janet’s sister confirmed the news on social media by paying an honest tribute to her older brother.

She said, “I can’t accept this. Whoever hurt and took my sister from me will pay for this. My older sister, I love you so much and I can’t believe this. Rest in peace, Janet.

A series of tributes reached Janet, who became the second homeless person to die over the holiday weekend in less than 24 hours.

Another close friend added: “RIP Janet. I was just talking to you and you left here to improve yourself and your babies. It’s a cruel world, take care of your children, your family and your friends.”

A third said, “How sad Rip Janet. I hope you get the best bed in heaven.”

On Friday, the body of a man in his 40s was found near the IFSC with Gardai still investigating “all the circumstances” surrounding his death.

This brings the number of homeless deaths to more than 50 so far this year.

Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) CEO Anthony Flynn said he was “completely saddened” by the second death on our streets in the last week.

He said: “A young woman died, alone in a tent on Saturday. And not a whisper about it.”

He added: “How many people have actually died in homeless services this year?

“How loud do we have to scream, how many more have to die?”

A Garda spokeswoman confirmed the tragic death to Dublin Live.

She said: “The body of a woman in her 30s was located in Lynch’s Lane, Clondalkin in the early hours of October 24, 2020.

“An autopsy has been carried out and a file is being prepared for the Forensic Court.”