Edward Reven 3rd., 53, killed Rayanne Reven, 53 and then himself in their backyard around midnight July Fourth, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said.
A GoFundMe launched for Rayanne's children said the incident happened in front of her son, Jesse.
More than $2,300 had been raised on the campaign as of noon on July 5.
A Facebook friend commented, "She was a great friend, colleague, and a wonderful person."
This is an active investigation and no other information was released.
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