Body Found Of NJ Woman Killed By Her Daughter: Prosecutor

MOUNT LAUREL – A 23-year-old New Jersey woman fatally stabbed her mother to death early Friday morning, according to authorities.

Marisa Rivera, 23, is accused of killing her mother, 56-year-old Denise DeNapoli, at approximately 3:30 a.m. and then fleeing the residence they shared at the Ramblewood Village Apartments in Mount Laurel, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office.

The motive continues to be investigated. Rivera was charged with first-degree murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.

DeNapoli’s body was discovered by Mount Laurel Township police officers who were sent to the residence by her employer to conduct a wellness check after co-workers failed to hear from her yesterday morning, according to the BCPO.

Rivera was found last night at a Route 73 hotel and taken into custody without incident by
Mount Laurel Township police officers.

She is scheduled for a first appearance in Superior Court on Saturday in Mount Holly, during which the Prosecutor’s Office will request a detention hearing. Once that process has been completed, the case will be prepared for presentation to a Burlington County Grand Jury for possible indictment.

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