Brigantine man charged in wife's murder: Prosecutor

Monday, August 24, 2020
BRIGANTINE, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A South Jersey man is being charged in the murder of his wife, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office has announced.

Authorities say Rachel Declementi, 30, was found dead inside a home located at 17 Girard Place in Brigantine on Saturday.

Brigantine police responded after receiving a 911 call at 4:27 a.m.
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Rachel's husband, 36-year-old Robert Declementi, is being charged with first-degree murder.

Robert Declementi



Authorities have not provided any further information on the circumstances surrounding the murder.
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An autopsy is scheduled for Monday to determine the exact cause of death.



Anyone with information is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office at 609-909-7800.
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