Crime & Safety

Video Of Man Sought In Strangling Of Model From NJ (Watch)

Authorities said the man was with the 36-year-old woman days before she was found strangled to death. See video below.

Authorities have released images and videos of a man who was seen with former model Christina Carlin-Kraft before she was murdered in a condo last week (see video below).

Carlin-Kraft, 36, who grew up in Atlantic County, was found strangled to death in a condo on the 100 block of Sibley Avenue in Lower Merion Township's Ardmore section in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Aug. 23, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.

The DA's office released the photos and videos Monday.

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The DA's office said the man pictured here was seen with Carlin-Kraft in the early morning hours of Aug. 22.

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The pair were seen in the area of South Broad and Locust streets in Center City Philadelphia, according to the DA's office.

Authorities said the man was also seen near the SEPTA station at 15th and Market streets. The DA's office said the man may also have used a rideshare car to get from 13th and Locust streets to Sibley Avenue in Ardmore.

Kraft had items stolen from her home on Aug. 19 her death. Police executed a search warrant at a Southwest Philadelphia home Wednesday where they found some of her items, such as jewelry and designer bags, according to Action News.

Andre Melton, 31, of Philadelphia, is wanted by Lower Merion Police in connection with the break-in at her home, but Action News reports he is not a suspect in the murder.

Court records show Melton is wanted for burglary, criminal trespassing, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property.

Carlin-Craft's booking page online says she is a model who was in a Playboy shoot, had runway appearances, appeared in print ads, and more. Both NJ Advance Media and The Philadelphia Inquirer confirmed that she's from New Jersey.

Anyone with information on the man seen above, his potential rideshare use, and the murder should contact Lower Merion Township Police at (610) 649-1000 or the Montgomery County Detective Bureau at (610) 278-3368.

Here is the video:

With reporting by Max Bennett

Images via YouTube and Montgomery County District Attorney's Office

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