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Authorities: Ocean County Tenant, 88, Admits Killing Landlord Over Rent
An 88-year-old from New Jersey man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing his landlord, authorities said.
Thomas C. Hatchett, of Manchester pleaded guilty on Friday to aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of Igal Hedad, 71, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
They had a disagreement about rent, authorities have said.
On July 1, 2019, Manchester Township Police Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a man lying face down in the street. Police found Hedad bleeding …
