In the quiet community of Roxbury Township, New Jersey, a domestic dispute escalated into a shocking act of violence that claimed the life of 48-year-old Cheryl DeSombre. On the evening of September 22, 2014, police responded to a report of gunshots at the Wills Road home she shared with her husband.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a grim scene inside the residence. Cheryl DeSombre and her 65-year-old husband, Jay DeSombre, were both found deceased. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office and the Roxbury Township Police Department launched a thorough investigation into the deaths.
The investigation determined that Cheryl DeSombre's death was a homicide caused by gunshot wounds. It was concluded that her husband, Jay DeSombre, had shot her before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The case was officially classified as a murder-suicide, and investigators found no evidence of any other individuals being involved in the incident.
With the perpetrator deceased, the investigation into Cheryl DeSombre's tragic death was concluded. No arrests were made, as the sole suspect in her murder was her husband. The incident left the community in shock and highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic violence.
