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NJ Man Convicted Of Beating Mom To Death, Prosecutor Says
A 38-year-old Maplewood resident was convicted on Monday, Oct. 21 of murder charges in his mother's death, which he then framed as a suicide, authorities said. Benjamin Avrut was found guilty of first-degree murder after beating his 70-year-old-mothe Gwen to death, Prosecutor Theodore Stephens said. The jury had rejected Avrut's insanity defense. On Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, Avrut entered his sleeping mother's apartment at The Top, a luxury condominium in Maplewood, Stephens said. When she awoke, Avrut beat her to death with his fists, Stephens said. Avrut, who had a hist…
Police & Fire
Atlantic City Mayor, Superintendent Indicted For Violent Abuse Of Daughter: Prosecutors
Atlantic City's mayor and schools superintendent were indicted after being accused of physically and emotionally abusing the couple's teen daughter, authorities said. A grand jury indicted Mayor Marty Small Sr., 50, and Dr. La'Quetta Small, 47, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Atlantic City Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. They were originally charged in the case on Monday, Apr. 15. Investigators said the couple violently abused their then-15-year-old daughter several times in December 2023 and January. In one incident, Mayor Small was accused of knocking her unconsc…
Police & Fire
'It Might Be Me,' Triple Murder Suspect Told NJ Police After Calling 9-1-1: Affidavit
A 23-year-old Philadelphia man arrested in the murder of his grandparents and uncle in New Jersey called 9-1-1 and then told responding officers that he may be a suspect, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. Om Brahmbhatt told South Plainfield police that he shot his three relatives as they slept on Nov. 27 with a firearm he purchased online, according to the affidavit. ALSO SEE: Grandparents, Uncle Believed Killed By 23-Year-Old Family Member In South Plainfield Remembered Brahmbhatt called 9-1-1 in the morning hours saying three people had been shot, the pap…
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Contractor Kills Wife, Teen Son In Morris County Murder-Suicide
A 57-year-old private contractor shot and killed his 58-year-old wife and teen son before turning the gun on himself in Morris County, authorities said. Peter, Kellie and Anthony Ventricelli, 15, were found dead in their Justine Place home in Succasunna around 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Peter and Kellie Ventricelli.Kellie Voorhees-Ventricelli The family's bodies were found during a welfare check, after one of the victim's friends said they couldn't be reached, the prosecutor said. "Upon arrival, patrol made entry into the residence and di…
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Ex-Eagle Patrick Chung Tweets 'Best Day Of My Life,' Charged With Assault, Battery
Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Patrick Chung was charged Monday with assault and battery on a family member, multiple news reports say. The 34-year-old athlete, who also played for the New England Patriots, was released on $10,000 bail Tuesday following the incident outside of a Milton, Mass. home Monday, CBS4 reports. Chung on Monday posted the following tweet: Best day of my life — Patrick Chung (@PatrickChung23) October 25, 2021 A police report obtained by the news outlet says Chung pushed a woman, causing her to fall the ground, and hit her in her face with an open hand. Chung…
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'Inhumane, Vicious': No Parole For Dad Who Killed Passaic Wife, Daughters
A Colorado father was sentenced to three consecutive lifetimes in prison not eligible for parole Monday after a prosecutor detailed how he planned the murders of his pregnant wife, a Passaic native, and two daughters. Christopher Watts apparently hoped to start a new life with his new girlfriend when he killed his wife Shannan Watts, along with daughters Bella and Celeste in August. Passaic County native Shanann Watts and her two daughters, Bella and Celeste.Shanann Watts Shannan's dad Frank Rzucek called 33-year-old Watts -- dressed in an orange jumpsuit -- a "heartless monster." "I t…
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