December 20, 2016
Source/New Jersey State Police
Jeremiah Monell, 32, of Cedarville, New Jersey
New Jersey State Police and Cumberland County law enforcement agencies are in the midst of a manhunt for a fugitive suspect who allegedly killed his estranged wife Monday morning in Commercial Township.
Officials are searching for 32-year-old Jeremiah Monell, a Cedarville resident who has been charged with murder and related weapons possession in the death of his 35-year-old estranged wife, Tara O'Shea.
At around 8:05 a.m. Monday, state troopers responded to a private residence on Raymond Drive after receiving a report of a deceased woman. When they arrived at the home, O'Shea was found unconscious and unresponsive.
Investigators said they believe Monell is responsible and is currently on the run.
According to NJ.com, a friend of O'Shea's said she had been trying to get away from Monell with their two kids prior to her death.
Monell is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 140 pounds and was last seen driving a 1994 blue Chevrolet S10 pickup with New Jersey license plate X91GJV. His bail is set at $1 million.
Anyone with information is asked to contact New Jersey State Police Port Norris Station at 856-785-0036.
