Human Remains Discovered In Newark: Authorities

Authorities are investigating after a body was found in Newark on Thursday, Sept. 7.

09/08/2023 8:52 a.m.

At 2:45 p.m., Newark police received a report of human remains found on the 400 block of Elizabeth Avenue, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The unidentified body was officially pronounced dead soon after, Stephens and Fragé said. The cause of death is pending an autopsy, Stephens and Fragé said

The investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-847-7432.

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