Michael Mulgrew Obituary, Man Charged With Two Murders

Michael Mulgrew Obituary, Death –  Tragedy struck the peaceful community of Barnegat Township on November 2, 2023, as Michael Mulgrew, a 34-year-old resident of the town, was charged with two counts of murder, sending shockwaves through the tight-knit community. The charges stem from the alleged stabbing deaths of his parents, Eugene Mulgrew, 71, and Cheryl Mulgrew, 69, both of Barnegat. The heartbreaking incident unfolded in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Lincoln Avenue. At approximately 11:00 a.m. on that fateful day, the Barnegat Township Police Department received a distress call to provide assistance to medical personnel performing a mobile outreach at the Mulgrew residence.

As officers from the Barnegat Township Police Department rushed to the scene, they noticed a male individual walking away from the property. A chilling and ominous sight awaited them as they arrived at the scene: red stains, eerily resembling blood, adorned the front door of the residence. With a heightened sense of urgency, the officers promptly entered the home.

Inside, their worst fears were realized. The residence bore witness to a gruesome and heart-wrenching scene, with blood splatters found in various areas of the house. The horrifying discovery came when officers entered the bedroom, where the lifeless bodies of Eugene and Cheryl Mulgrew lay, their upper torsos bearing apparent stab wounds. Eugene and Cheryl, well-known and respected members of the Barnegat community, had tragically lost their lives in an act of unspeakable violence. In close proximity, a knife was discovered, believed to be the murder weapon.

The male individual seen walking away from the scene, later identified as Michael Mulgrew, was subsequently located by Barnegat Township Police Officers in the area of West Bay Boulevard and Gunning River Road. In a testament to the professionalism and efficiency of the Barnegat Township Police Department, the arrest of Michael Mulgrew was conducted without incident.

The news of this shocking incident sent shockwaves throughout the tranquil Barnegat Township community. Eugene and Cheryl Mulgrew, described by friends and neighbors as kind and devoted individuals, were beloved members of their community. The abrupt and violent end to their lives left the community grieving and in disbelief.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, along with Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain, addressed the media and the community to announce the charges against Michael Mulgrew. The charges include two counts of murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. The arrest and charges signal the start of what will undoubtedly be a highly publicized legal process that will attempt to make sense of this horrific tragedy. As the investigation unfolds, questions will undoubtedly arise about the motive behind this tragic event. Friends, neighbors, and community members will search for answers, struggling to reconcile the image of the quiet and seemingly unassuming Michael Mulgrew with the horrific act he is accused of committing.

This chilling incident serves as a stark reminder that tragedy can strike in even the most peaceful and serene communities. The tight-knit community of Barnegat Township is now left grappling with the shock and sorrow of this unspeakable act. The memory of Eugene and Cheryl Mulgrew will live on in the hearts of their friends and neighbors, who will undoubtedly rally around one another in the face of this devastating loss.

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