Katrina Perry, 34: Murdered Inside Of Her New Jersey Home
A man was charged with murder but reportedly found not guilty.
The day before she lost her life, Katrina Perry shared on Facebook that her last few days had been fun-filled. She'd just celebrated her son's 10th birthday with various activities, including a visit to Six Flags Magic Mountain and a nice dinner.
However, on September 26, 2019, Katrina's life ended in a vicious attack that reportedly occurred inside her residence. Police arrived at Katrina’s West Orange, New Jersey, home and found her with multiple fatal stab wounds.
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Christopher Dudley, 34, was arrested and charged with her murder. Prosecutors told local news outlets that Dudley may have been romantically involved with Katrina at some point in time.
It’s unclear whether or not Katrina’s young son was home when her life was brutally taken.
After years of waiting, Dudley learned his fate. In 2023, RLS Media reported that Dudley’s trial lasted 6 days. A jury deliberated for 1.5 days before returning with a not guilty verdict.
However, it was also shared that “the state presented minimal evidence, which reportedly did not include DNA, surveillance, fingerprints, or cell phone tower location.”
Any further information about this case and Dudley’s trial has not been shared at this time. The judge in this case was listed as Sioban A. Teare, who was appointed in 2005 and will be required to retire in 2028.
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