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Unsolved Murders and Mysteries Across South Jersey

From brutal killings to unexplained deaths and missing persons, these cases remain open decades later.

Florham Park Mother Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Daughter's Drowning

Jeanine Glass remains in psychiatric facility, with a hearing set for April 23 to determine if she still poses a danger.

Repeat Stowaway Accused of Flying Without Ticket Again

Svetlana Dali allegedly bypassed security at Newark airport to board a flight to Milan.

Neptune Middle School Teacher Charged With Bringing Knife to Classroom

Authorities say the teacher had a large stainless-steel knife in his desk drawer.

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Newton School Administrator

Cites 'Extreme' Prosecutorial Misconduct in Ruling

Bergen County Attorney Outlines Defense Strategies for Firearm Charges in New Jersey

Adam M. Lustberg explains how to challenge illegal searches, lack of intent, and pursue Graves Act waivers to avoid mandatory minimum sentences.

Pennsylvania Man Denied Bail in Deportation Fight After 43 Years Wrongly Imprisoned

Subramanyam Vedam, 64, was cleared of murder but now faces deportation despite immigration laws that could have made him a citizen.

Authorities Seek Help Identifying Remains Found on N.J. Road Over 20 Years Ago

The unidentified male victim was likely of South Asian descent and died by homicide.

Cumberland County Prosecutors Announce Expungement Event

Authorities offer warrant recall and expungement services to residents of three counties

Mays Landing Man Sentenced for Homemade Weapons

Three-year prison term follows discovery of four homemade guns during domestic dispute call.

Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Captivated Nation, Transformed Media

The 1932 crime that became the "Crime of the Century" set the template for modern true crime coverage.

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