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Police found {that a} man allegedly killed his brother in Princeton, New Jersey, after he known as 911 to report a fireplace and a useless physique on the luxurious condominium complicated the place the sufferer’s physique was discovered, prosecutors mentioned.
Matthew Hertgen, 31, is charged with first-degree homicide in reference to the demise of his 26-year-old brother, Joseph Hertgen. He’s additionally charged with third- and fourth-degree weapons costs associated to possession of a golf membership and knife, in addition to animal cruelty associated to the demise of a household cat.
A police supply who spoke anonymously to The New York Put up mentioned that Hertgen set the cat on hearth.
“It’s extremely tragic. Matthew Hertgen got here from what gave the impression to be an ideal, all-American household. Nobody might have predicted that one thing like this might occur. To have it finish in such violence is stunning, and the lack of his brother Joseph is devastating,” the police supply informed the Put up.
PRINCETON MAN SHARED EERIE POEMS ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE ALLEGEDLY KILLING FORMER STAR ATHLETE BROTHER, CAT
Homicide suspect Matthew Hertgen pictured in his mugshot. (Mercer County prosecutor’s workplace)
Authorities have but to explain any type of motive associated to Hertgen’s homicide costs.
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Princeton police initially responded to a 911 name on Feb. 22 round 11:16 p.m. reporting a fireplace and a useless physique on the Michelle Mews Flats complicated.
Princeton police initially responded to a 911 name on Feb. 22 round 11:16 p.m. reporting a fireplace and a useless physique on the Michelle Mews Flats complicated. (College of Michigan/ Wesleyan College/ Google Maps)
Police discovered Matthew Hertgen on the scene and decided he was the 911 caller. Authorities additionally positioned the sufferer’s physique, which “exhibited indicators of blunt drive trauma and lacerations,” the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Workplace mentioned in a press launch.
Joseph Hertgen was pronounced useless on the scene, and his post-mortem outcomes are pending. Native and state officers are investigating the 26-year-old’s demise as a murder.
PRINCETON MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING FORMER STAR ATHLETE BROTHER, CAT WITH GOLF CLUB, KNIFE NEAR IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL
Matthew Hertgen is charged with first-degree homicide in connection along with his brother Joseph Hertgen’s demise. (Wesleyan.edu)
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Each brothers performed school soccer — Matthew at Wesleyan College in Connecticut and Joseph on the College of Michigan.
An investigation into Joseph’s demise is ongoing. Mercer County authorities are asking anybody with details about the alleged crime to contact the Princeton PD.
Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox Information Digital and FOX Enterprise. E mail tricks to audrey.conklin@fox.com or on Twitter at @audpants.
Princeton 911 name at luxurious complicated led to discovery of slain star athlete brother
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