January 31, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., Deputy Chief of Investigations William Schievella, and Jefferson Township Chief of Police John Palko, Jr. announce the investigation into a homicide.

On January 30, 2008 at approximately 5:27 pm, a call was received by the Jefferson Township Police Department requesting assistance at a Nolan's Point Road residence in Jefferson. Upon the arrival of the Jefferson Township Police Department, they found a 49 year old female who was deceased within her residence.

The identity of the victim has not been released pending next of kin notification. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated, "Currently, authorities are seeking any information regarding this incident. Anyone who may have observed suspicious activity during the early morning hours and into the evening is asked to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Jefferson Township Police Department at 973-697-1300 or the Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStopper program at 973-267-2255."

The investigation is ongoing by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit, Jefferson Township Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff's Office.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio