Nutley man killed mother-in-law, charged with murder

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NUTLEY, NJ – A Nutley man, James Pica, 58, is behind bars after killing his mother-in-law Tuesday night. Police said they received a call from Pica who confessed to the 9-1-1 operator that he had killed Ann Bezzone, 84. When Nutley police arrived, they found Bezzone laying dead on the floor with severe injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Pica was charged with murder.

Charlie Dwyer
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