Bergen Man Killed Wife, Staged Robbery In Hopes Of Cover-Up: Prosecutor

A 71-year-old Bergen County man has been charged with murder on accusations he killed his wife then tried to cover up the crime scene, authorities said.

Bergen County Sheriff's Office BCI.
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Cecilia Levine

08/13/2023 9:01 p.m.

Michael Manis, of Hasbrouck Heights, called 911 saying he had just come home and found his wife dead at their Hamilton Avenue home, around 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.

An investigation found that Manis had actually killed his wife and then staged a robbery to cover up the homicide, Musella said.

Manis was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, disturbing/desecrating human remains, hindering apprehension and false report to law enforcement on Sunday, Aug. 13, Musella said.

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