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NJ Double Murder-Suicide: Families Sue Police for Negligence

CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20252 min5,381 views
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Lawsuit Over Double Murder-Suicide

  • πŸ’” The families of Lauren Seamanchek and Tyler Webb, victims of a double murder-suicide in Franklin Township, NJ, are planning to sue.
  • πŸ›οΈ Attorneys allege that Franklin Township Police and state police failed to act on warnings.

Allegations of Police Negligence

  • πŸ“ž Seamanchek reportedly left a voicemail for Franklin Township Police over two months prior, expressing fear of her ex-boyfriend, NJ State Trooper Ricardo Santos.
  • ⚠️ She stated she was seeking a police report or restraining order due to his harassment and her discomfort with him being a state trooper.
  • 🚫 Police never called her back, according to the attorneys.

Tragic Outcome and Calls for Reform

  • 🚨 Neighbors called 911 on August 1st after hearing screams and gunshots; the bodies were discovered the next day.
  • 🎯 Investigators believe Santos killed Seamanchek and Webb before taking his own life.
  • βš–οΈ The lawsuit seeks compensation and broader reform within law enforcement, with attorneys stating Seamanchek was failed by every agency she approached for help.
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