Wildwood Woman Charged With Manslaughter After 72-Year-Old Man Dies Following Altercation

Cape May County authorities say the victim died from injuries sustained during an October confrontation. The investigation remains ongoing.

WILDWOOD, N.J. — A 61-year-old Wildwood woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 72-year-old man who was injured during a physical altercation last month, according to the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office.

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy announced Friday, November 6, that Lisa Jones, 61, of the 100 East block of Pine Avenue in Wildwood, was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter.

The charge stems from an October 6 incident involving Jones and a 72-year-old man.

According to prosecutors, an investigation conducted by the Wildwood Police Department and Cape May County Prosecutor's Office determined that Jones was involved in a physical altercation with the man.

The victim was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, where he subsequently died from his injuries.

Authorities have not publicly identified the victim or disclosed his relationship, if any, to Jones.

Investigators also have not released details about what led to the confrontation, where the altercation occurred or the specific injuries that caused the man's death.

Jones was charged November 5, approximately one month after the incident.

Manslaughter Charge Carries Potential Prison Sentence

Jones faces a second-degree manslaughter charge under New Jersey law.

According to Prosecutor Sutherland, a conviction for a second-degree crime carries a potential sentence of five to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison.

Manslaughter is a serious criminal offense involving a death caused under circumstances defined by state law. The precise allegations supporting the charge against Jones have not been publicly detailed beyond the physical altercation described by investigators.

Authorities have not announced whether additional charges are being considered.

Information about Jones' next court appearance and custody status was not included in the prosecutor's announcement.

Investigation Remains Active

The investigation is being conducted jointly by the Wildwood Police Department and the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office.

Prosecutors have not released the exact date of the victim's death or explained what evidence led investigators to file the manslaughter charge.

Officials are asking anyone with information about the October 6 incident to contact investigators.

Anyone with information may call the Wildwood Police Department at 609-522-0222 or the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office at 609-465-1135.

The investigation remains ongoing.

All charges are accusations, and Jones is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

This is a developing story. South Jersey NewsBeat will provide updates as additional information becomes available.