Juvenile Charged With Murder After Stabbing Woman In South Jersey: Prosecutor

VINELAND, NJ — A teenager was charged with murder after the juvenile suspect stabbed a woman at a South Jersey home, authorities said Friday.

Vineland Police were alerted of a possible homicide around 4 a.m. Friday on Union Road. The victim — Christina Asselta, 38 — had been stabbed multiple times, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office.

First responders rendered aid, but Asselta succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

Investigators identified the suspect as a 17-year-old who knew the victim. Authorities believe this was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community.

The juvenile was charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon (knife) and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. They are currently detained, authorities said Friday afternoon.

Prosecutors withheld further information, including the suspect's identity and details on the nature of the incident, citing the ongoing investigation and the suspect's status as a juvenile.

Anyone with information related to this incident can call Vineland Police Det. Glenn Capazzi at 856-691-4111, ext. 4139 or CCPO Det. Scola at 856-453-0486 ext. 11169. Anonymous tips can also be sent online via VPD.TIPS or CCPO.TIPS. When providing information, reference VPD Case #47554-2025.