N.J. Man Who Confessed He Helped His Roommate Dispose Of Friend's Body Sentenced
A New Jersey man who admitted he helped his roommate dump the body of 19-year-old Sarah Stern off a bridge has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
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N.J. Man Convicted Of Murdering Childhood Friend Sarah Stern Gets Life Sentence
A jury found 21-year-old Liam McAtasney guilty in February of strangling 19-year-old Sarah Stern in a plot to steal her inheritance.
No Retrial For Man Convicted Of Strangling Children Friend
In February, Liam McAtasney was found guilty in the murder of 19-year-old Sarah Stern and throwing her body off a bridge.
Jury Finds N.J. Man Guilty Of Strangling 19-Year-Old Sarah Stern
Prosecutors alleged 21-year-old Liam McAtasney killed 19-year-old Sarah Stern inside her Neptune City home in December 2016.
Closing Arguments Heard In Sarah Stern Murder Trial
Closing arguments were expected Friday in the murder trial of a New Jersey man accused of strangling his childhood friend and stealing her inheritance money.
Gruesome Details Revealed In Secret Recording Of Sarah Stern's Alleged Killer
A New Jersey courtroom heard the gruesome details from the man charged with killing his childhood friend, Sarah Stern.
Sarah Stern's Father Takes The Stand In Murder Trial Of Liam McAtasney
Liam McAtasney is accused of killing 19-year-old Sarah Stern at her Neptune City home in 2016 before dumping her body off a bridge in Belmar.
Defense Attorney Suggests Key Prosecution Witness Is A Liar In Sarah Stern Murder Trial
Preston Taylor was accused of lying to police before reaching a deal to lighten his sentence.
Trial Underway For N.J. Man Accused Of Strangling 19-Year-Old For 'Money That Somebody Would Kill For'
Liam McAtasney, 21, allegedly strangled Sarah Stern, 19, during a robbery at her Neptune City home and then, with the help of his roommate, tossed her body off the Belmar Bridge on the Jersey Shore.
Hearing Focuses On Secret Video In Upcoming Trial Of NJ Woman's Alleged Killer
A judge ruled Thursday in key evidence in the murder of a New Jersey teacher.
Neptune Man Takes Plea Deal, Claims Pair Planned Former Classmate's Death For Months
There was a courtroom confession Monday, from one of two teenagers charged in the murder of a girl from New Jersey.
Suspect Charged In Connection With Neptune Woman's Death Staying In Jail
Superior Court Judge David Bauman on Thursday refused 19-year-old Preston Taylor's lawyer's request that he get a new detention hearing.
Prosecutors: Murder Suspect Watched Neptune Woman Die For 30 Minutes
The details emerged Tuesday during a hearing where a judge ruled that 19-year-old Liam McAtasney will remain jailed until his trial.
New Details Emerge In Neptune Woman's Death As Suspect Appears In Court
Sarah Stern was reported missing in December, and two men were arrested in connection with her death last week.
Search Continues For Body Of Missing NJ Woman
The search for Sarah Stern remained focused Sunday on the Shark River inlet near the ocean. But crews haven't fanned out beyond that area.
Investigators Resume Search For Body Of Missing NJ Teen
Sarah Stern, 19, has been missing since Dec. 2 after her car was found on the route 35 bridge over the Shark River in Belmar.
Police To Start Search For New Jersey Woman's Body After 2 Men Charged In Her Death
A New Jersey man has been charged with strangling a woman during a robbery and then throwing her body off a nearby bridge with another man, prosecutors said.
Search Continues For Missing 19-Year-Old Woman In Monmouth County, N.J.
Sarah Stern was last seen Friday afternoon at her Neptune City home, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Chris Gramiccioni.
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