Camden man fatally stabbed girlfriend before killing himself in murder-suicide

Camden Man Fatally Stabbed Girlfriend Before Killing Himself in Murder-Suicide

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July 25, 2026
Investigators say the domestic violence homicide ended hours later when the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Camden.

Lindenwold, NJ – A Camden man fatally stabbed his girlfriend at her Lindenwold home before taking his own life later the same day, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.

Detectives identified the suspect as Harry Gibbs, 64, of Camden, who authorities say stabbed 53-year-old Marlene Carmichael multiple times at a residence on the 500 block of Bilper Avenue on Thursday, July 16.

Police and emergency responders were called to the home at approximately 11:39 a.m. after receiving a report of a stabbing.

Carmichael was found suffering from multiple stab wounds and was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 2:22 p.m.

Investigation led detectives to suspect

During the investigation, detectives determined Gibbs, the victim’s boyfriend, was responsible for the fatal attack, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael McCarthy.

Just over an hour after Carmichael was pronounced dead, officers with the Camden County Police Department responded to the 1100 block of MacArthur Drive in Camden for a report of a man inside a vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Gibbs was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 3:56 p.m.

Knife recovered from suspect’s vehicle

Investigators recovered both a firearm and a knife from Gibbs’ vehicle. Detectives later determined the knife was the weapon used in the fatal stabbing in Lindenwold.

Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jake Siegfried of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5086 or Detective Joseph Tomasetti of the Lindenwold Police Department at (856) 784-7566.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or by visiting thehotline.org. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or emotional distress, help is available by calling or texting 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, at any time.

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