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Thomas Elberling

Death by Force
Case Description
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In a quiet Scotch Plains, New Jersey neighborhood, a tragic event unfolded in September 2014, cutting short the life of a gifted 11-year-old boy. Thomas Elberling, a male who was an internationally ranked chess player, was found deceased in his home on Jerusalem Road. The grim discovery was made on a Saturday morning after a concerned relative requested a welfare check.

Upon their arrival, Scotch Plains police officers found the bodies of Thomas and his 48-year-old father, Jens Elberling. ...Read More
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  • NJ.com: Son, 11, shot in Scotch Plains murder-suicide was internationally ranked chess player
  • NBC New York: Dad Kills 11-Year-Old Son, Self in New Jersey Home: Officials
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    Victim Details

    Thomas Elberling

    Male

    Scotch Plains

    NJ

    2014-09-06

    11

    Thomas

    Elberling

    11/18/2025

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    11/17/2023
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