Woman found dead in New Jersey murder mystery

Monday, August 12, 2019
Woman found murdered in Toms River New Jersey
A woman has been found dead in Deer Chase Professional Park Wednesday evening.

TOMS RIVER, New Jersey -- Police are looking into a murder mystery after a woman was found dead in Toms River, New Jersey.



The woman was found in Deer Chase Professional Park Wednesday evening after authorities responded to reports of an assault.



The woman was unresponsive and was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Margarita Diaz of Manchester Township.



The investigation has indicated she died from homicide.



Officials stressed there is no danger to the public at this time.



The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Major Crime Unit, the Toms River Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff's Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit are investigating.