Crime & Safety
Probe Continues After Beating Death Of NJ Woman Found In Swimming Pool
A search is on for suspects in the mysterious beating death of a 47-year-old woman found in her N.J. home's pool, according to authorities.
The probe continues after a 47-year-old woman was mysteriously found beaten to death in a pool at her South Jersey home last weekend.
Michelle Long, 47, was found dead in the swimming pool of her Woolwich Township residence on Saturday, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office and Woolwich Township Police.
The cause of death was blunt force trauma and has been ruled a homicide by the Gloucester County Medical Examiner. Long died at her family's home on Forrest Court, according to the GCPO.
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In a statement, Prosecutor Sean F. Dalton said all available information indicates "there is no immediate safety concern for area residents.”
“The investigation into the Woolwich homicide is progressing," he said. "This investigation is in the early stages and relevant details cannot be released at the present time."
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Anyone with information can contact Detective Michael Bates of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office at 856-384-5552.
We'll have more information as it comes in.
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