Sayreville Dad Accused Of Killing 9-Year-Old Son Dies: Prosecutor

The 43-year-old Sayreville man accused of killing his 9-year-old has died, authorities announced.

Christian Rivera.
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04/17/2024 5:07 p.m.

Manuel Rivera had been charged with arson and murder for killing his 9-year-old son, Christian, near Sayreville High School on March 28.

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Rivera died on Wednesday, April 17 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. He had suffered from self-inflicted stab wounds and burns and remained in critical condition until his death, the prosecutor said.

Rivera had apparently intended on dying alongside his son, having left behind a suicide note and apology video, as previously reported by Daily Voice.

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