BURLINGTON COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARE CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE BEATING DEATH OF A WOMAN
" A 38-Year-Old Mount Laurel Was Found Bludgeoned To Death Yesterday Afternoon In Her Bed."
January 27, 2022 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ.- On Thursday, January 27, 2022 Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Mount Laurel Township Police Chief Stephen Riedener announced that the Death of a 38-Year-Old woman whose body was found in her home yesterday afternoon is being investigated as a Homicide.
Melissa Malcolm, 38, was found deceased in her bed after Members of The Mount Laurel Police Department made entry into the residence to conduct a wellness check on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at approximately 12:30 p.m. because she did not show up for work.
The preliminary investigation indicated she suffered Blunt Force Trauma to the head. An autopsy will be performed by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood to determine the Cause and Manner of Death.
A person of interest has been taken into Custody on Charges stemming from the investigation into her Death. Andrew Kramer, 31, of Mantua, who was acquainted with Ms. Malcolm, utilized her debit card to withdraw money from cash machines at convenient stores yesterday at approximately 2:15 a.m. in Marlton, New Jersey and 4 a.m. in Brooklawn. He was driving her Silver 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time.
Mr. Kramer was next spotted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where, at Gunpoint, he approached a man and told him he needed a ride. The victim told Mr. Kramer that he could stay in his garage. After Mr. Kramer entered the garage, the victim locked him in and called Police, who arrived and took him into custody.
The Philadelphia Police Department is preparing to Charge Kramer with Weapons Offenses and making Terroristic Threats. The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is preparing Charges against him for Credit Card and Motor Vehicle Theft. No Homicide Charges relating to Ms. Malcolm’s Death have been filed against Mr. Kramer.
Police are asking for the Public’s Assistance with locating Ms. Malcolm’s 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which carries New Jersey License Plate Number M73 HKY. Anyone who sees the vehicle is asked to call the Mount Laurel Police Department at 856-234-1414, ext. 1524 or send an email to tips@co.burlington.nj.us
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