Crime & Safety
2 Men Charged In Paterson 'RHONJ' Car Fire Homicide
2 people were found inside the burned-out car Friday owned by 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Kim DePaola.

PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Two men have been charged with murder and arson in connection with the homicides of two Paterson men who were found dead inside a car owned by "Real Housewives of New Jersey" guest star Kim DePaola.
Clarence Williams, 26 and Gerry Thomas, 28, both of Paterson, were each charged with two counts of felony murder, conspiracy to commit felony murder and robbery, all first-degree charges, aggravated arson, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a firearm, all second-degree charges, said Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes.
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The victims are Aaron Anderson, 27, and Antonio Vega Jr., 25, both of Paterson, Valdes said. Their burned bodies were found inside DePaola's car Friday after they were reportedly been shot in the head, TMZ.com reported.
If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment on each of the felony murder charges.
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Williams and Thomas are scheduled to appear before Judge John F. Meola Tuesday afternoon.
DePaola, of Wayne, owns Posche By Kim D in Allendale. The high-end boutique, formerly of Wayne, has been featured many times on the "RHONJ."
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Clarence Williams, left, and Gerry Thomas have been charged with murder in the deaths of two men found in a car belonging to Kim DePaolo from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey." (Passaic County Sheriff's Office
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