35-year-old found stabbed to death inside chester township home, homicide investigation underway
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35-Year-Old Found Stabbed to Death Inside Chester Township Home, Homicide Investigation Underway

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June 20, 2026

Authorities are investigating a homicide after a 35-year-old resident was found dead inside a Chester Township home with multiple sharp force injuries.

A homicide investigation is underway in Morris County after a 35-year-old person was found dead inside a residence on Pottersville Road earlier this month, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Emergency medical personnel and Chester Township police officers responded to the home during the late afternoon of June 6 after receiving a 911 call requesting assistance.

Victim found dead inside residence

When first responders arrived, they discovered a 35-year-old resident deceased inside the home.

The Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office later conducted an examination and determined the death was the result of multiple sharp force injuries.

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“An examination by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be multiple sharp force injuries and the manner of death as homicide,” the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said.

Authorities have not publicly identified the victim.

Multiple agencies involved in investigation

The investigation is being conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Chester Township Police Department, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

Officials have released few details about the circumstances surrounding the killing and have not announced any arrests.

“This remains an active and ongoing investigation,” prosecutors said.

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Detectives seek information from the public

Investigators said additional details are being withheld to protect the integrity of the case.

“No further information can be released at this time in order to protect the integrity of the investigation,” the prosecutor’s office said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit through the Morris County Communications Center at 973-285-2900, Chester Township Police at 908-879-5100, or Morris County CrimeStoppers at 973-267-2255.


Key Points

• A 35-year-old resident was found dead inside a home on Pottersville Road in Chester Township.

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• The Morris County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide caused by multiple sharp force injuries.

• Authorities have not announced any arrests and are asking the public for information.


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