Report: Ex-Boyfriend of Missing Freehold Woman Commits Suicide

Dinesh Patel

According to NBC News, “The ex-boyfriend of a missing New Jersey woman, who was recently named a person of interest in her disappearance, has been found dead by suicide in his home.”

John Ozbilgen who was identified as a person of interest in the missing person case involving Stephanie Parze was released from jail on an unrelated child pornography charge

Prosecutors say Ozbilgen sent Parze a series of harassing texts the night she disappeared.


Read the full story on NBC 4 News.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is continuing their search for Parze and another missing woman in the county.

Investigators continue to try and determine the whereabouts of 2 missing Monmouth County residents.

Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance with ANY information that may assist them in finding Jacquelin Terrulli of Ocean Township, who went missing on Sept 12. Anyone who has information to share is urged to contact Detective Patrick Petruzziello of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at (800) 533-7443 and/or Detective Chris Brady of the Ocean Township Police Department at 732-531-1800.

Also, law enforcement officials need the public’s assistance in the disappearance of 25-year-old Stephanie Parze who was last seen at her residence in Freehold Township around 10 p.m. on October 30, 2019. Anyone with any information or who has had contact with Ms. Parze is urged to contact Detective Shawn Murphy of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-431-7160 ext. 7032, or Detective Daniel Valentine of the Freehold Township Police at 732-462-7908.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous, but who has information about a crime can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text “MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637; or, they can email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.

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