Police found {that a} man allegedly killed his brother in Princeton, New Jersey, after he referred to as 911 to report a fireplace and a lifeless physique on the luxurious residence advanced the place the sufferer’s physique was discovered, prosecutors stated.
Matthew Hertgen, 31, is charged with first-degree homicide in reference to the demise of his 26-year-old brother, Joseph Hertgen. He’s additionally charged with third- and fourth-degree weapons prices associated to possession of a golf membership and knife, in addition to animal cruelty associated to the demise of a household cat.
A police supply who spoke anonymously to The New York Publish stated that Hertgen set the cat on hearth.
“It’s extremely tragic. Matthew Hertgen got here from what gave the impression to be an ideal, all-American household. Nobody might have predicted that one thing like this is able to occur. To have it finish in such violence is surprising, and the lack of his brother Joseph is devastating,” the police supply informed the Publish.
PRINCETON MAN SHARED EERIE POEMS ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE ALLEGEDLY KILLING FORMER STAR ATHLETE BROTHER, CAT
Homicide suspect Matthew Hertgen pictured in his mugshot. (Mercer County prosecutor’s workplace)
Authorities have but to explain any sort of motive associated to Hertgen’s homicide prices.
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Princeton police initially responded to a 911 name on Feb. 22 round 11:16 p.m. reporting a fireplace and a lifeless physique on the Michelle Mews Residences advanced.
Princeton police initially responded to a 911 name on Feb. 22 round 11:16 p.m. reporting a fireplace and a lifeless physique on the Michelle Mews Residences advanced. (College of Michigan/ Wesleyan College/ Google Maps)
Police discovered Matthew Hertgen on the scene and decided he was the 911 caller. Authorities additionally situated the sufferer’s physique, which “exhibited indicators of blunt power trauma and lacerations,” the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Workplace stated in a press launch.
Joseph Hertgen was pronounced lifeless on the scene, and his post-mortem outcomes are pending. Native and state officers are investigating the 26-year-old’s demise as a murder.
PRINCETON MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING FORMER STAR ATHLETE BROTHER, CAT WITH GOLF CLUB, KNIFE NEAR IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL
Matthew Hertgen is charged with first-degree homicide in connection together with his brother Joseph Hertgen’s demise. (Wesleyan.edu)
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Each brothers performed school soccer — Matthew at Wesleyan College in Connecticut and Joseph on the College of Michigan.
An investigation into Joseph’s demise is ongoing. Mercer County authorities are asking anybody with details about the alleged crime to contact the Princeton PD.
