Authorities seek clues in mysterious Camden homicide

Family of victim pleads for information as investigation continues with limited evidence

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:40pm

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Authorities in Camden, New Jersey, are investigating the mysterious homicide of 51-year-old Thomas Haas, who was found unconscious on the street and later died from blunt force trauma. Haas's family is making an emotional plea for anyone with information to come forward, as surveillance footage of the attack has not been found. Investigators have released new photos of Haas in the hopes that someone may recognize him and provide a timeline of his movements prior to the incident.

Why it matters

Homicides in Camden have declined in recent years, but this case highlights the ongoing challenges the city faces with violent crime and the difficulties investigators can encounter when there is a lack of physical evidence or eyewitness accounts. The family's search for answers also underscores the personal toll these tragedies can take on loved ones.

The details

According to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, Haas was found unconscious on the ground in the 500 block of Clinton Street in Camden on Monday, April 6. He was taken to the hospital, where he died about an hour later. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide, stating that Haas suffered blunt force trauma to his torso. Investigators have released new surveillance photos of Haas captured around the city before the incident, but they have not found any footage of an actual attack or crime scene.

  • Haas was found unconscious on the ground on Monday, April 6.
  • Haas died about an hour after being taken to the hospital on April 6.
  • Authorities are seeking information about Haas's whereabouts between Saturday, April 4, and Monday, April 6.

The players

Thomas Haas

A 51-year-old man who was found unconscious on the street in Camden and later died from blunt force trauma, with his death ruled a homicide.

Jade Haas

The niece of Thomas Haas, who is making an emotional plea for anyone with information about her uncle's death to come forward.

Camden County Prosecutor's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the homicide of Thomas Haas and releasing new surveillance photos in an effort to gather more information about the case.

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What they’re saying

“I really loved him, and I'll never get to tell him that.”

— Jade Haas, Niece of victim

“It was probably one of the hardest things I had to do.”

— Jade Haas, Niece of victim

“He was just always like a dad to me because I didn't have a dad growing up. He took on that role to his little sister to be a father figure to me.”

— Jade Haas, Niece of victim

What’s next

Investigators and Haas's family are hoping someone may recognize his clothing and help detectives piece together a timeline to figure out what happened and why. Anyone who may have seen Haas between Saturday, April 4, and Monday, April 6, is urged to call the Prosecutor's Office or Camden County Police.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the ongoing challenges Camden faces with violent crime and the difficulties investigators can encounter when there is a lack of physical evidence or eyewitness accounts. The family's search for answers also highlights the personal toll these incidents can take on loved ones, who are left grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss.