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Janet Cowart

Case from Newark, NJ dated Nov 29, 2018

Victim Details

Janet Cowart

Female

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2018-11-29

64

Janet

Cowart

07/04/2026

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On November 29, 2018, Janet Cowart, a 64-year-old female, died in her Newark, New Jersey home. The incident that led to her death occurred at approximately 5:21 p.m., and she was pronounced dead at the scene less than half an hour later. An autopsy was pending to determine the official cause of death.

Authorities quickly identified a suspect in Cowart's death, leading to the arrest of her 38-year-old son, Al Andre Cowart. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task For ...
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  • rlsmedia.com: UPDATE: Domestic Violence Incident Ends with Son Murdering Mother in Newark
  • rlsmedia.com: UPDATE: Man Shoots His Mother Dead Inside House in Newark, Community says
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