– Indian-American man arrested for killing father in New Jersey
– New Jersey murder case involving Indian-American arrested for father’s death.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Melvin Thomas, a 32-year-old Indian-American man originally from Kerala, has been arrested in New Jersey in connection with the murder of his 61-year-old father, Manuel V Thomas.
The tragic incident came to light on Friday, February 16, when the local Paramus Police Department responded to a report of a possible murder. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the lifeless body of Manuel V Thomas in the basement of their residence in Paramus, New Jersey.
It was revealed that the murder had taken place on February 14, with Manuel’s body remaining undiscovered in the house for two days. The police reported that Manuel had sustained multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Melvin Thomas, the alleged perpetrator, was quickly identified as a suspect and apprehended by the Paramus police. He is currently being held at Bergen County Jail awaiting his initial court appearance at the Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack.
Authorities have levied several charges against Melvin, including first-degree murder, desecration of human remains, hindering, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and possession of a weapon.
While the exact nature of the relationship between the victim and the accused has not been disclosed by the prosecutor’s office, neighbours have confirmed that a father and son resided in the home.
According to his social media profiles, Melvin Thomas is an alumnus of St Stephen’s College Uzhavoor in Kerala’s Kottayam district. On the other hand, Manuel, who tragically lost his wife in 2021, was employed as an insurance professional. Melvin, who was currently unemployed, was the one who alerted the authorities to the incident.
Witnesses described a scene of alarm as police arrived with firearms drawn, shocking the community of Paramus where major crimes are rare occurrences.
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– Indian-American arrested for murdering father New Jersey
– Indian-American arrested for killing father New Jersey.
