Wildwood Woman Charged in Man’s Death After Altercation

• A 61-year-old Wildwood woman has been charged with second-degree manslaughter
• The charge stems from an October 6th physical altercation involving a 72-year-old man
• The man later died at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

Wildwood, N.J. — A 61-year-old Wildwood woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 72-year-old man following a physical altercation last month.

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said Lisa Jones, of the 100 East block of Pine Avenue, was charged on November 5th with second-degree manslaughter following an investigation.

What Investigators Say Happened

An investigation determined that on October 6th, Jones was involved in a physical altercation with a 72-year-old man. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.

No other details about the incident were released.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wildwood Police Department at (609) 522-0222.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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