Man Found Guilty Of Killing His Wife In Camden Co.

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VOORHEES, NJ — A Voorhees man accused of killing his wife was found guilty of murder on Thursday.

Shawn Lichtfuss, 53, stood trial for the homicide of his wife, Stefanie Caraway. Lichtfuss strangled the 38-year-old victim to death four years ago, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.

In August 2021, a concerned individual called Voorhees police to request a well-being check of Lichtfuss, who sent text to the caller implying he may harm himself.

Shortly after, police went to Lichtfuss's home on the 1400 block of Lincoln Drive. After receiving no response at the door, officers entered the home and found Caraway dead inside a bedroom.

Lichtfuss was not home. He was arrested later that day when he was found in a parked vehicle at a Voorhees gas station.

When interviewed by detectives, Lichtfuss confessed to choking his wife. The medical examiner determined that Caraway died from neck compression and the manner of her death was homicide.

A jury found Lichtfuss guilty of first-degree murder. The verdict came after a six-day trial and 45 minutes of jury deliberation at Camden County Superior Court.

His sentencing date has not been scheduled as of Friday.