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Child Death
Police & Fire
Girl, 2, Drowns In Bathtub In North Jersey
An unresponsive 2-year-old child died at Holy Name Medical Center after being brought there from a home in Bergenfield early Sunday evening, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella confirmed. The little girl drowned in a bathtub, a source with direct knowledge of the incident told Daily Voice. The child lived on Brook Street with her mother, stepfather and his parents, another source said. Musella didn't address the cause of death in a quick release shortly before 9 p.m. Nov. 5. "At approximately 5:20 p.m., the Bergenfield Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding an unresponsive …
Obituaries
Parents Of Drowned NJ Toddler See Surge Of Support
The drowning of a New Jersey toddler has prompted a wave of support for his parents. Witten Steigerwald, 18 months, was found in a pool in Spotswood and wasn't breathing around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, officials in Middlesex County said. Responders performed CPR, and Witten was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "No one is ever prepared for the loss of a child and as such no funeral preparations had been made," Witten's uncle, Scott Steigerwald, said on a GoFundMe page for his brother, Kevin, and Witten's mother, Renee. "Their family is now suddenly havin…
Police & Fire
8-Year-Old Dead, Three Hurt In Gloucester County Crash
An 8-year-old child died and three other people were injured in a Gloucester County crash Saturday, May 27, authorities said. A Subaru driver was passing vehicles in the center grass median and left shoulder along Route 55 north when they struck a Honda on the driver's side and lost control around 1:45 p.m. in Mantua Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The Subaru then traveled off the left edge of the pavement and struck an overpass abutment and caught fire. As a result of the crash, the young child died. Another child and two adults were hospitalized for treatement. …
News
NJ Girl Showed No Warning Signs Before Asthma Claimed Her Life, Says Mom Now Raising Awareness
Syhriah Julien woke up doing cartwheels and went to bed doing flips. The 9-year-old Newark girl loved gymnastics and never let her asthma stop her from doing anything she wanted, her mom, Niyah Julien, said. Syhriah always had her medication nearby in case things got bad, and if it did, there would be warning signs. Not this time. In the days leading up to Syhriah's death on March 3, she was her usual, cheerful self. It wasn't until she woke up complaining of chest pain at 3 a.m. that things took a turn for the worse. Her mom put on her nebulizer but, within seconds, they knew it wasn’…
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Woman Left Heroin/Fentanyl Within Toddler's Reach: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old Asbury Park woman has been indicted in the drug overdose death of her 2-year-old son, authorities said. Quanique Smith was charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter and other offenses, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Jan. 5, Asbury Park police responded to an apartment unit on the 100 block of Langford Street for an unresponsive child. Police found the child, who was rushed to a local hospital, where despite lifesaving efforts he was pronounced dead shortly before 2 a.m. An investigation f…
Obituaries
Death Of Councilman's Son, World Salsa Champ Devastates Union County Town
The sudden death of a 10-year-old world Salsa dancing champion whose father is an elected official and mother is a Board of Education member has devastated the Linden community. Ariel Rivas Rosado died in what local officials are calling a "tragic accident" on Friday, Feb. 10. His mother is BOE member Dayanara Rosado Quezada, and his father is 5th Ward Councilman Carlos Rivas. Funeral Arrangements For 10 year old, Ariel Rivas - Visitation will be this Friday, February 17, 2023, 5:00-9:00pm, at... Posted by Derek Armstead Mayor of Linden on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 A fifth grader a…
News
Little Cheerleader's Sudden Passing Devastates Jersey Shore Family
While most parents are enjoying the season of giving, anticipating the joy upon their children's faces during the holidays, Corie and AJ Eldridge of Howell are saying goodbye to their precious baby girl, Madison Rae. Per this GoFundMe page organized by Jennifer Mueller, "They took their baby to the hospital because she wasn't feeling well." Tragically, Madison "Maddie" Rae passed away after four days in the hospital. "We're all devastated, and our lives will never be whole again," the GoFundMe says. "Maddie was such a happy, fun, loving little girl and loved cheerleading with he…
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot In Head While Making Music Video In Philadelphia Home: Report
A 12-year-old boy died after being shot in the head by his 14-year-old cousin whom he'd been making a music video with in Philadelphia, according to police and a report by 6abc. The victim's cousin apparently shot him in the temple and nose in a second-floor apartment on the 3100 block of 33rd Street around 9:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, according to city police and the outlet. The shooting occurred in the apartment owned by another cousin, who is 27 years old, and was in custody, according to 6abc. The victim was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just be…
Lifestyle
Support Rises For Jersey Shore Parents After Death Of 11-Month Old Daughter Who ‘Beat The Odds'
Support is on the rise for the Jersey Shore parents left heartbroken after the death of their beloved 11-month-old daughter whom they say fought against all odds. Mia Victoria Espinoza died in her mother’s arms on the morning of Monday, Sept. 12, her obituary says. Born in Long Branch, Mia was described as “one in a billion” and an incredible inspiration, according to her memorial. “Life with Mia was a dream,” her obituary says. “Although her time with her family was short, she brought such a bright light into those who got the chance to meet her.” Mia leaves behind her wonderfully loving…
Obituaries
Beloved Jersey Shore 2-Year-Old Dies Suddenly
Beloved Jersey Shore two-year-old Vincent John Endreson died suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Described as being full of life and always smiling, Vincent had the unique ability to immediately improve the moods of those around him, his obituary says. Vincent is remembered as being strong, generous, compassionate, caring, intelligent, funny, and brave. He loved cars and trucks, jumping on the trampoline, and Toy Story, his memorial says. One of Vincent’s favorite activities was playing with his brother, Nathan Nole Sabie; and sister, Payton Grace Endreson. While Vincent’s time on Earth was …
Police & Fire
Some Details Released In Death Of 2-Year-Old Pulled From Hot Car In NJ
Authorities have disclosed some details surrounding the death of a 2-year-old girl pulled from a hot car Tuesday, Aug. 30. An off-duty firefighter and neighbor was performing CPR on the toddler when authorities arrived at the scene on Summerall Road in Franklin Township around 2:20 p.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Officers assisted in life-saving measures until Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ALS and BLS medics arrived and took over. The girl was pronounced deceased at the scene. It was not clear exactly how long the girl had been in the car. The circumstan…
Police & Fire
Boy, 5, Drowns In Swimming Pool In South Jersey: Report
A 5-year-old boy drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Gloucester County, NJ Advance Media reported. The drowning occurred in the evening on Monday, July 25 on Hampshire Drive in Deptford Township, the outlet said. The child was rushed to Cooper University Hospital in Camden and pronounced dead at 6:40 p.m., the report said, quoting the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media.
Police & Fire
Neglected Toddler's Suspicious Death Probed In Jersey City (
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Authorities in Jersey City are probing the suspicious death of a toddler, sources tell Daily Voice. The malnourished 3-year-old was apparently rushed to the hospital with a broken bone that was left untreated, and died in the ambulance Tuesday, June 21, according to initial reports. The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said only that the girl was from Jersey City Heights.
Obituaries
Beloved NJ 6-Year-Old Dies Suddenly In Sleep
Beloved Morris County six-year-old Daniella Obiageli Tetteh died suddenly in her sleep and was pronounced dead at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville, NJ on Sunday, April 3. Lovingly called “Princess Ella,” Daniella was born in Paterson before moving to Rockaway with her family, where she lived at the time of her death, her obituary says. Daniella was a student at Pillar Elementary School in Livingston, according to her memorial. Daniella leaves behind her parents, Ifeoluwa Fawole-Tetteh and Daniel Tetteh; younger sister, Netania Tetteh; maternal grandparents, and extended family members. Da…
Police & Fire
Gunman Whose Stray Bullet Killed Trenton Girl Was Fighting Over Facebook Photo: Authorities
A Facebook feud that spilled into the courtyard of a Trenton apartment complex left a 9-year-old girl dead, and authorities say they know the man who fired the shot. Isiah Roberts, 19, has been charged with murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses in the Friday night shooting that left SeQuoya Bacon-Jones dead, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office announced. SeQuoya was found having been struck by a single gunshot in Kingsbury Square at around 7:30 p.m., authorities said. The shooting began with two women — including Roberts' sister — fighting over parenting styles …
Police & Fire
Trenton Girl, 9, Was Reaching For Mom After Being Struck By Stray Bullet: Report
SeQuoya Bacon-Jones was not crying when her mom found her bleeding on the sidewalk last week. The 9-year-old Trenton girl was laying on the ground, moaning, reaching out for her, Shea Bacon-Jones tells CBS Philly. SeQuoya was playing at the Kingsbury Square courtyard around 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, when she was struck by a stray bullet, authorities previously said in a press release. "I can’t believe what I’m looking at," the girl's mom told the outlet. "It’s not really happening, but it’s really happening." The next day, SeQuoya died. No arrests had been made as of Monday, …
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old NJ Boy Found Unresponsive On School Bus Dies
A 12-year-old boy died days after being found unresponsive on a school bus in Camden County, authorities said. School officials and first responders tried reviving the boy after finding him on a bus in Gloucester Township Jan. 24, a spokesman with the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said. He died on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The matter remains under investigation by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Gloucester Township Police Department
News
NJ Man Charged With Murder In Blunt-Force Death Of 2-Year-Old Child
A Paterson man was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 2-year-old child. Ricardo Rivera, 30, remained held Thursday in the Passaic County Jail following his arrest the day before, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. Her office was contacted by Paterson police after the child was pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson at 6:44 a.m. Oct. 20, Valdes said. An autopsy three days later found the youngster had died of blunt-force trauma, she said. “The subsequent investigation, including numerous witness statements, resulted in the …
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