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NJ Murder Victim, 21, Killed As Puppy Tried Protecting Her, Campaign Says
The victim of a recent murder that rattled a small New Jersey town has been identified in various social media posts and by a campaign launched for her family as a 21-year-old animal lover.
Amanda Pulver, of Hackettstown, was shot and killed on Thursday, June 27, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. Amanda's 8-month-old puppy, Dunkin, was also apparently killed.
As reported by Daily Voice, the shooting happened that morning on Alphano Road in Independence Township. Later that day, Anthony Garvin, 34, of Netcong, was arrested in connection with the shooting in Berks County, …
Jessica Veniero Of Lyndhurst, 35, Was Loving Mom, Caring Pet Groomer
Longtime Lyndhurst resident Jessica A. Veniero died July 23 surrounded by her family and friends. She was 35 years old.
Born in Secaucus, Jessica owned a pet grooming company and has always been an animal lover.
She is predeceased by her son, Matthew, who died May 2019, and her mom, Julianna Gray Veniero.
Jessica is survived by her "love" Mark Krajewski, and her son, Michael; father, Salavatore Veniero; and brothers, Salvatore Veniero and Donald MacMillan.
Services were held at the Nazare Memorial Home in Lyndhurst.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessica’s memory can be made to t…
