Camden Co. Man Who Sexually Assaulted 2 Kids In South Jersey Gets Sentenced

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — A Camden County man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexually assaulting two children in Burlington County, officials said Monday.

Henry Papaleo, 58, of Gloucester City, sexually assaulted the victims five years ago, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office.

The investigation began in 2023 after the victims told their parents about the assaults, authorities said. Papaleo was arrested later that year.

He pleaded guilty in November to two counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child younger than 13 years old.

Papaleo must serve 85 percent of his prison term before becoming parole-eligible. Once released, he will be placed on the state sex-offender registry and undergo parole supervision for life.

The prosecutor's office conducted the investigation with help from Moorestown and State Police.

Authorities withheld further details about the case in an effort to protect the victims' identities.