Husband Charged After Wife Found Strangled with Belt in Shocking South Jersey Murder

A 38-year-old man from South Jersey has been charged in a tragic domestic violence case involving the death of his wife.

South Jersey, NJ

A tragic domestic violence case unfolded in South Jersey, where a 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with the shocking death of his wife. Gustavo Juarez-Perez is accused of murdering his spouse, whose body was discovered by police with a belt around her neck and visible signs of trauma to her face.

According to investigators, authorities from the South Jersey Police Department responded to an emergency call around 9:15 p.m. Saturday at a home on Hummel Drive. Upon arrival, they found an unconscious woman, later identified as Juarez-Perez’s wife, lying unresponsive inside the residence with visible blood on her face and a belt wrapped tightly around her neck.

Emergency responders immediately attempted life-saving measures, but tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

After a thorough investigation involving the South Jersey Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, and the Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit, authorities concluded that Gustavo Juarez-Perez was responsible for his wife's death. He was arrested at the home without incident and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is being held without bond pending court proceedings.

Prosecutors praised the swift response and collaboration among local authorities, highlighting the rapid arrest of Juarez-Perez, who now awaits trial for murder.

The tragic case has deeply shaken the community, highlighting the urgent issue of domestic violence. Authorities encourage those experiencing abuse or who know someone at risk to reach out for help immediately.

Follow for continued updates as the case moves forward through the judicial system.