Crime & Safety
'Real Housewives Of N.J.' Star's Car Linked To Double Murder, Reports Say
A car belonging to a "Real Housewives of New Jersey" celebrity has been linked to a double homicide in N.J. involving burned victims.
A car belonging to a "Real Housewives of New Jersey" celebrity has been linked to a double homicide in New Jersey, reports say.
Two badly burned bodies were found in the "RHONJ" star Kim DePaola's car on Friday after both had reportedly been shot in the head, according to TMZ.
The car is usually driven by the son of Kim DePaola, Chris, according to TMZ. The website said his friend dropped him off at an airport in the vehicle last week, according to the report. The report did not indicate if the airport was Newark.
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The friend was reportedly supposed to take the car back to the house, but family sources told TMZ that Chris has been unable to get in contact with his friend.
After the fire was extinguished, detectives were called to the scene to conduct a homicide investigation, and residents recalled hearing gunshots before the car burst in flames, according to nj.com.
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The car was removed from the scene Friday afternoon and broken glass, police markers and charred snow could be seen, according to the report.
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