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Manslaughter Charge Filed In Kearny Man's Killing Manslaughter Charge Filed In Kearny Man's Killing
Manslaughter Charge Filed In Kearny Man's Killing A man previously charged with desecration of human remains in the killing of a Kearny man is facing an additional, more serious offense: Aggravated manslaughter. The charge was filed against Matthew Kochell, 32, in the Tuesday, Sept. 20 stabbing death of Corey McFadden, who was found laying on the ground near Belgrove Drive and Afton Street with multiple stab wounds to his lower body around 5:45 a.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Kochell and 39-year-old Elliot Barton, a registered sex offender, were both charged with desecration of human remains, after McFadden was…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Second Person Charged With Desecration Of Human Remains In Kearny Man's Stabbing Death Second Person Charged With Desecration Of Human Remains In Kearny Man's Stabbing Death
Second Person Charged With Desecration Of Human Remains In Kearny Man's Stabbing Death A second person has been charged with desecration of human remains in the stabbing death of a Kearny man earlier this week. Matthew Kochell, 32, has been arrested in addition to Elliot Barton, 39 — a registered sex offender — who was charged with the same in Corey McFadden's death investigation, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Elliot Barton and Corey McFaddenNew Jersey State Police/Corey McFadden Facebook The state has filed a motion to hold detain both men pending trial. Barton was scheduled to appear Monday, Sept. 26 while Kochell will appear Sept. 27.  McFadden was foun…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sex Offender Charged With Desecration Of Human Remains In Hudson County Homicide Investigation Sex Offender Charged With Desecration Of Human Remains In Hudson County Homicide Investigation
Sex Offender Charged With Desecration Of Human Remains In Hudson County Homicide Investigation A 39-year-old registered sex offender has been charged with disturbing human remains in connection with the homicide investigation of a 34-year-old Kearny man this week, authorities said. Authorities wouldn't immediately say why, but Elliot Barton was charged with desecration of human remains involving Corey McFadden's killing, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. A suspect had not been identified as of Wednesday, Sept. 21. Barton sexually assaulted a 5-year-old girl multiple times until after she turned 6, records show. McFadden was found laying on the ground with multiple stab wo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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34-Year-Old Man Stabbed Dead Near Kearny Park 34-Year-Old Man Stabbed Dead Near Kearny Park
34-Year-Old Man Stabbed Dead Near Kearny Park UPDATE: A 39-year-old sex offender has been charged with desecration of human remains in Corey McFadden's death investigation. ORIGINAL: Police in Kearny were investigating the stabbing death of a 34-year-old man. Corey McFadden was found laying on the ground near Belgrove Drive and Afton Street with multiple stab wounds to his lower body around 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:20 a.m.. The cause and manner of death were pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. The Hudson Count…

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by Cecilia Levine