Serial Killer Suspect May Have NJ Ties: 5 NJ Stories You Need To Read

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. A new Rita's Italian Ice eatery in New Jersey will offer free Italian ice for a year to several dozen lucky people during Thursday's grand opening. All you have to do is be one of the first 50 people in line — which may be a tall order, given the brand's popularity. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Human remains discovered in Louisiana on Wednesday morning are believed to be that of a South Jersey man who was reported missing earlier this week while out geocaching. Officials found the 58-year-old's vehicle earlier this week, and confirmed they located remains in a densely wooded area. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A golf coach with a business in Little Silver has been accused of inappropriately touching one of his students, officials said. The victim said that Paul Kaster, 46, touched her while she was meditating during a golf training. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Daily beach attendance at the Jersey Shore got off to a slow start in 2023. Take our Patch poll to tell us if you're going "Down the Shore" this summer — and if you're skipping the beach, let us know why. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Officials are investigating if accused serial killer Rex Heuermann is connected to the slaying of four Atlantic City sex workers. Heuermann has been charged with six counts of murder in the deaths of Amber Costello, Melissa Barthelemy and Megan Waterman, whose bodies were found on Long Island. (Read more on Patch.)