The most heinous New Jersey murders that shocked our communities

Over the last few years alone, we've been shocked, surprised, horrified learning of the homicide tragedies that have taken place at the Jersey Shore and beyond.

Some of the murders include matricide, infanticide and homicides of ultimate betrayal that have shaken our communities.

Some of these are active cases with some pending charges which early on especially are accusations of alleged illegal activity. Other cases have gone on to indictments and sentencing after conviction of the crime.