Fundraiser Launched For Family Of Slain Lacey Woman

LACEY, NJ — A fundraiser has been established for the family of Dawn Cruz, a Forked River woman who was killed last weekend.

Her husband, Jeremy Cruz, was charged with murder in connection with her death. Read More: Lacey Man Accused Of Killing Wife, Dumping Body On Road: Prosecutor

A GoFundMe has already nearly doubled its $5,000 goal, raising money to support Cruz's two sons, who are 18 and 24.

"The enormous loss that this family has to endure has been brutal and instant," the GoFundMe reads. "The loss of both parents, their home, their pets, their security simply gone as they knew it."

The fundraiser's goal is to pay for the bills and living expenses of the two sons who no longer have their parents' financial support. The younger son now lives with his maternal aunt.

The family said that money will only go towards the needs of the sons, and anything extra will be donated to a local domestic violence shelter or non-profit in Cruz's name.

"Dawn was a lovely, peaceful woman who was passionate about her sons and their musical talents; her photography of nature and wildlife; her practice of yoga; animal rescue; as well as gardening and home improvement," the fundraiser said.