973-943-3067 Advertise in This Town; The body was found about a half-mile south of Magic Mountain around 4:00 p.m. the Musical presented by Summit High School (also livestreamed), Something Rotten! Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. (AP) The body of a 17-year-old homicide victim has been found on the Pine Ridge Reservation, according to tribal officials. Crest Drive was closed off by the Essex County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division at approximately 6:00pm. The sheriff's office says it could take a few days. [11], Carved from wilderness at the end of the 19th century, designed by Olmsted Brothers, and developed over a few decades, the reservation has changed only slightly through the years. They may have clammed up after that. This woman had been dead for awhile. He said that he discovered the body about 150 yards off Bear Lane in the woods past the dog park. He addedthat the body had been thrown in the hole of a large uprooted tree.. Visitors Online 1,311 Visitors Online 1,311 Home. Copyright 2022 KMVT/KSVT. However, Steels is not the first homicide victim to be found in its comparatively shallow thickets. Game was plentifulpartridges, quail, woodcock, rabbits, squirrels of every species, raccoons and foxes; while occasionally a hungry bear that had trespassed on the farmyards in the vicinity would be tracked to its den and shot. The Whys Of Walking Verona. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Investigations, particularly ones involving toxicology, take time, and often don't publish detailed updates every 2 minutes- if it is a homicide there is a killer out there that needs to find justice. ;-), She was also supposedly far from the trails and we had quite a bit of snow in february. Authorities have identified the man who was fatally shot in Eagle Rock Reservation on Friday as a 31-year-old New York City resident, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office stated Thursday. The remains were identified as Roberta "Bobbie" Braden on Nov. 28. According to the ECPO, a hiker discovered the body of Deja Rodriguez, a 24-year-old Newark resident, in a secluded wooden area of the reservation while walking his dog around 5:30 p.m. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 1 COMMENT. Archived. On Saturday afternoon, broken sheriffs yellow tape could be seen tied to trees on a path less than a half-mile from a rear parking area on Crest Drive on the reservation. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community,please subscribe or activate your digital account today. I would guess that's why the toxicology results are important. Investigators said she had a medical condition which caused her to get confused and easily lost. Quite mysterious how she got there and how she died. Washington Rock is a Revolutionary War historic site, dating back to the late 18th century when Beacon Signal Station 9 was located hereone of 23 beacons built by General Washington to observe British troop movements quartered on Staten Island and New York City. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced Fridaythat the woman was identified as Deja Rodriguez, 24, of Newark. CASSIA COUNTY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) The Cassia County Sheriff has confirmed a body was pulled from the South Hills on Tuesday evening. He wasdiscovered by a group of hikers on a trail near the border of West Orange and Montclair, according to a press release from theEssex County Prosecutors Office. No doubt he was a bit shaken up (and perhaps received no instructions to the contrary). One woman was last seen in February, on South Orange Avenue in Newark. 2023 www.northjersey.com. And that's from before she was found. she could have fallen into the hollow under the tree. All rights reserved (About Us). Prosecutors said anyone with information can contact the Essex County . There was mentioned in one of the local sites (village green? School shooting threats part of nationwide hoax, Roof collapses, trapping those inside Lava Hot Springs restaurant, Wednesday evening's online weather update {3/1/2023}. I also expected it to turn out to be homicide, particularly since she is from Newark and no car was found. Seriously?? All rights reserved. Thread starter JerseyGirl; Start date . These minute birdhouse-like. Attempts to reach family members of Kongor were unsuccessful. Village green has updated the article earlier today with more details, including a statement from the man who found the body.. http://villagegreennj.com/police-and-fire/nj-com-body-woman-found-south-mountain-reservation/. I don't recall seeing any authoritative reference to the state of the victim's clothing, but could have overlooked it. The incident remains under investigation by the Essex County Prosecutors Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the Essex County Sheriffs Office. Close. In December 2016, a woman's body was found in Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, and she was one of three victims of a convicted serial killer, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said in . While the autopsy is still being completed, the sheriffs office says foul play is not expected at this time. But I guess we will find out something more soon. Deja Rodriguez (Facebook) Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced Friday that the woman was identified as Deja Rodriguez, 24, of Newark. She said the body is likely that of a man, wearing blue jeans and gray sneakers. "There are no obvious signs of foul play at this time," Acting Prosecutor Carolyn Murray said at the time. The complex abutting the reservoir includes a miniature golf course,[16] and a boathouse-restaurant opened in 2011. Naked, last seen five miles away in the dead of winter, no car abandoned nearby: someone either dumped this young woman or left her there to die. It borders South Orange between the first and second ridges of the Watchung Mountains. The body of Kelsey Steels, who died of an apparent gunshot wound, according to prosecutors,was discovered by a group of hikers near a trail in the wooded park thatcomprises areas of Montclair, West Orange and Verona along the ridge of the Watchung Mountain Range. KMVT will continue to monitor this case as more information becomes available. Not passing any judgements, just curious. ". Township Of Millburn: Road Closure Alert March 1, Men Make Off With $4,400 Gucci Bag From Short Hills Mall: Police, Something Rotten! Given the weather in February, it would not have taken her long to succumb. A short search turned up she had an altercation at strip club where the owner has recently been under the watchful eye of Law Enforcement. On Nov. 21, Phoenix police responded to the report of possible human remains that were found in a remote area on South Mountain. All rights reserved. 19. the Musical presented by Summit High School, Hoboken's Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, March Fourth 5k and Dog Walk for Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Prevention, Lunch & Learn: Discover the Gift of Preplanning, Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, Washington Post Dives Deep Into Maplewood Hijab Debate A Year Later, 5 North Jersey Restaurants That Announced Openings In February 2023, His Boyhood Home In NJ Became Public Garden: Peter Blanchard Dies, 70. He regarded it as some of the most beautiful and promising terrain he had ever seen anywhere. Price. The nearly 410-acre reserve stretches across the towns ofWest Orange, Montclair and Verona. It is located in central Essex County, New Jersey within portions of Maplewood, Millburn, and West Orange. Authorities are trying to identify the body of a woman who was found at the South Mountain Reservation. The office's homicide and major crimes units are investigating the shooting, officials said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 1 person hospitalized after shooting at Peoria gas station, Nearly 800 calls made to police from Chandler Intel facility, PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Friends, family search for missing Phoenix woman with dementia. And more than a century before, the body of 17-year-oldPhoebe Jane Paullin was discovered in the park in November 1883,according to a New York Times articlefrom that time, which reported Paullin died fromdeep cuts to her neck that severedkey arteries. [12], Richard J. Codey Arena and Turtle Back Zoo are located within the reservation's boundaries. Officers located the remains, and detectives from the Missing Persons Detail searched the area, where they found more human remains. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. David Zimmer is a local reporter forNorthJersey.com. If the body had been found in a remote area, I'd be more concerned about my personal safety while hiking. The park is where authorities in 2016 found the body of Sarah Butler, one of the victims of convictedserial killerKhalil Wheeler-Weaver. can't remember) that the police had been instructed to keep their eyes open in an area in particular that was specific enough that I was shocked it was published, since the body had only shortly prior been found. If it wasn't homicide, how did she end up where she ended up? Monday- Friday (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Ages. A hiker walking his dog found the remains of a woman in South Mountain Reservation around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, April 14. She certainly didn't get there on her own. The cause of death and man's identity is unknown at this time. Detectives told him there were lots of missing persons and that this body might be one of them. It'll be more exact if you type in South Mountain Reservation Fairy Trail in Google Maps. Something doesn't pass the smell test-I'll stop there." A good deal of construction worktrails, footbridges, shelters, etc.was undertaken by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Toxicology reports could take quite a while to be completed, she said, and might take months. Pinterest. Essex County prosecutors said Steels was shot on the trail on Friday and was pronounced dead at the scene later that day at 2:15 p.m. Eagle Rock features just a few trail loops over a relatively flat expanse at the top of First Mountain, along with the county's 9/11 memorial anda panoramic vista of the New York City skyline. Itis also home to The Highlawn restaurant and Essex Countys 9/11 memorial. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Her loved ones are in my thoughts. In a pincer movement designed to gain access to the Gap, Hessian troops fought bitterly along Vaux Hall Road, while the British advanced along Galloping Hill Road, until they were repelled, the Hessians at the base of the mountain and the British in Springfield. Regardless, what's with the odd "protective PR" quip? Im glad its one step closer to closing an unsolved case, said Ken Siegel, the Maplewood man who had discovered the body, after hearing the news. obviously, we won't know for sure until there is an official report. A nature photographer taking pictures along Trout Creek discovered the body, which apparently had been revealed by . Her family must be devastated. WhatsApp - Advertisement - . Snow Day Friday. a wilderness, as it probably existed at the time of Hendrick Hudson, a primitive forest abounding with deer and other wild animals, and traversed by streams alive with trout. To get breaking news directly to your inbox,sign up for our newsletter. Family fears some answers won't be possible. PHOENIX Phoenix police are investigating after human remains were found on North Mountain, marking the second body found in the area in one week. Very true, JF. Weeks. [14], Orange Reservoir is a reservoir located in the reservation's northern tract. ". Within the borders of West Orange, it is owned by the City of Orange and operated and maintained under contract with United Water. According to authorities, a hiker found the skeleton . South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110,[1] 2,112,[2] 2,000,[3] 2,100,[4] or 2,047[5] acres (8.539,[6] 8.546,[7] 8.094,[8] 8.498,[9] or 8.284[10] km2) depending on who you ask, is a nature reserve on the Rahway River that is part of the Essex County Park System in northeastern New Jersey. Sometimes, many times, the public gets ahead of themselves, putting things together before there are actually enough facts to put together. Posted by. Helooked into the holewhere the roots were upturned. The body was reportedly discovered near the border of Maplewood and Millburn Townships, in a wooded area near the South Mountain Reservation Dog Park and Wildflower Preserve. Police believe the body has been on the mountain for an extended period of time. The woman, who has not been identified, spotted the body about one mile south of South Orange Avenue. MILLBURN, NJ - A hiker discovered a dead body in South Mountain Reservation on Tuesday afternoon while walking her dog. 1; 2 > seaweed. Poor young woman, and tragic for her family. Patch will update this story when more information becomes available. Around South Orange: Taxes + Budgets + Schools + Foster Siblings, Around South Orange: Power Plant + Jobs + Golf Club + Black History, Around South Orange: Temp Workers + Book Ban + Real Estate Updates, Hoboken's Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, Washington Post Dives Deep Into Maplewood Hijab Debate A Year Later, 5 North Jersey Restaurants That Announced Openings In February 2023, Highest NJ Property Taxes: See Where Your Town Ranks On New List, Livingston, West Caldwell Rank Near Top Of Essex Snow Totals Tuesday, Men Make Off With $4,400 Gucci Bag From Short Hills Mall: Police. The body was tested and later identified as Braden on Nov. 28. http://villagegreennj.com/police-and-fire/nj-com-body-woman-found-south-mountain-reservation/, Body Found In The South Mountain Reservation. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Med line Home Care Basic Bed $1 More info. A woman found a decomposed body in the South Mountain Reservation in Millburn today. Google MapsA woman found a decomposed body in the South Mountain Reservation in Millburn today. Apr 15, 2015 at 4:30pm. "A final ruling on the cause and manner of death is pending toxicology results but the Medical Examiner has determined it does not appear to be a homicide. [23], In 1860, wolves, bears and cougars were observed in the area, and there was a bounty on them. If this was, as you speculate, a dumping of a body in an attempt to conceal, the fact is the person doing the dumping did so in South Mountain precisely because it ISN'T the sort of place that would attract undue law enforcement attention. I get what you're saying. obviously, we won't know for sure until there is an official report. The design of South Mountain was finalized by the Olmsted Brothers in stages over the years. It says she was last seen wearing a black jacket, grey sweatpants and black boots. Camp Half-Blood: Rising 2nd-6th grades Jupiter Group: Rising 6th-9th grades It is not considered a homicide, said Carter. RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - The Marathon County Sheriff's Office has positively identified the body found in Rib . Geeze, I just thought it was interesting given the initial reports of the investigation, wasn't passing any judgmenet as I stated above. Essex County Prosecutors Office spokeswoman Katherine Carter emailed media on Tuesday evening reportingthat the Countys Major Crimes and Homicide Task Force were investigating the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:16 p.m., prosecutors said. Gregory Kongor, 47, was found by a woman walking her dog in the Essex County park Tuesday. Tragedy all around. South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110, 2,112, 2,000, 2,100, or 2,047 acres (8.539, 8.546, 8.094, 8.498, or 8.284 km 2) depending on who you ask, is a nature reserve on the Rahway River that is part of the Essex County Park System in northeastern New Jersey.It is located in central Essex County, New Jersey within portions of Maplewood, Millburn, and West Orange. Published: Sep. 23, 2022 at 1:12 PM PDT. Promote your business here - Businesses get highlighted throughout the site and you can add a deal. I understand that they have to establish a cause of death, and that involves a long toxicology process. Sarah Butler, the final victim of Essex County serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver,was discoveredin the weeds near a valet parking lot in December 2016, leading the mystery of Weavers' killing spree to quickly unravel. Glad to hear it! There were at least 30 or more responders, said Siegel, including the Essex County Sheriffs Office, the Essex County Prosecutors Office, Millburn and Maplewood Police, as well as paramedics and EMTs. 2023 www.northjersey.com. The Wildflower Sculpture Park is located in the South Mountain Reservation in Essex County, NJ, approximately 20 miles west of New York City. Decomposed body found in South Mountain Reservation. The DDR's commitment to comprehensive health care was based on the idea of social medicine (Sozialhygiene), developed by the founder of modern pathology Rudolf Virchow (1821-1902) to examine the socio-political determinants of health, and on the Soviet Semashko 'single payer' health care system, developed by Nikolai Semashko, People's Commissar for Health in the Soviet Union from . [15] The man-made lake is no longer part of the water-supply system and since the late 2000s (decade) various proposals have been made to allow its use as a recreational resource as part of the Recreational Complex. @valley_girl - is this the person you noticed in the online Missing list? The body, clad in blue jeans and . A hiker walking his dog found the remains of a woman in South Mountain Reservation around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, April 14. All rights reserved. Continuing the thread from old MOL --Village green has updated the article earlier today with more details, including a statement from the man who found the body.. Preserved primarily in its wild state, woodlands abound in a variety of hardwood trees, and tall hemlocks tower above streams, creeks and ponds, and waterfalls. According to the ECPO, a hiker discovered the body of Deja Rodriguez, a 24-year-old Newark resident, in a secluded wooden area of the reservation while walking his dog around 5:30 p.m. The. Remains of Phoenix woman missing since May found in remote area on South Mountain. CASSIA COUNTY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) The Cassia County Sheriff has confirmed a body was pulled from the South Hills on Tuesday evening. Here is the official news release. The reservation was built from land purchases begun in 1895. As far as trying to protect an image- please. It was from this outlook that, on June 23, 1780, Essex County and Newark Militia were first warned that the British had launched an attack westward toward "the Gap", (Hobart Gap), a natural pathway to Washington's troops encamped at Morristown. Clad in blue jeans and gray sneakers, Kongors body was badly decomposed by the time it was discovered in a wooded area about a mile south of South Orange Avenue, authorities said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Nelson. There are bigger fish to fry than worries about the deer . Do we know how deep the hollow was she was discovered in? I first harvested water here in Nov 2022. Body Discovered at South Mountain Reservation Newark - Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that [] It took a decade to untangle the deeds and assemble all the lands at South Mountain. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Braden went missing on May 1 after leaving her sons house near 32nd Street and Baseline Road to go for a walk. Earlier reports saidthe bodywas covered with leaves, twigs and rocks. Remains of missing 80-year-old woman found near South Mountain. 4:57 PM, Nov 28, 2022. News:'Serious' spike in NJ auto thefts prompts AG to add detectives, prosecutors to task force, 'A lifetime in NJ left me unprepared':Garden State residents spill on gas gaffes. 2/ Jan. 22, a meadow in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd. It was pretty surreal, said Siegel, Im not sure it really has sunk in.He continued, This was obviously someones daughter, and I hope it gives someone closure., Siegel had only recently started taking his dog to the reservation. victims of convictedserial killerKhalil Wheeler-Weaver, 'Serious' spike in NJ auto thefts prompts AG to add detectives, prosecutors to task force, Garden State residents spill on gas gaffes, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. June 26th, 2023 - August 18th, 2023 Camp Hours. Photo caption: The path leading to the dog park at the South Mountain Reservation is quiet on Thursday, two days after a body was found at the Essex County park. [13] The recreation area was expanded to include Safari Minigolf and the Treetop Adventure Ropes Course in 2010, and McLoone's Boathouse Restaurant abutting the Orange Reservoir was added in 2011. Updated 11:00 a.m. April 15, 2015, with statements from the man who discovered the body. Authorities were still investigating the official cause of death today. Was a pretty cold month, as Februarys go. That area is quite easily accessible by car. The body was found about a half-mile south of Magic. But I understand where you're coming from. the man who was fatally shot in Eagle Rock Reservation on Friday, the final victim of Essex County serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Essex Co., Female body at South Mountain, Apr'15 - Deja Rodriguez. West Orange, NJ - Body found in South Mountain Reservation. This just in from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office: The decomposed body of a man has been found in the South Mountain Reservation. [18] The county was able to reach an agreement to lease the reservoir from the City of Orange until 2032. We've had, I'm sad to say, much more sensational crimes over the years- crimes that involved people living in homes here that got tons of ink. SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused . The 408-acre parkis far smaller than other nearby reservations, such as South Mountain, which stretches across more-than 2,000 acres between West Orange andMillburn. The body of Kelsey Steels, who died of an apparent gunshot wound, according to prosecutors, was discovered by a group of hikers near a trail in the wooded park that comprises areas of Montclair,. Rodriguezs body was found in a wooded section of the park located in Millburn. Published: Jun. Walk Bike Ride South Orange Aims to Make Say Thanks to Your Local Crossing Guard During Maplewood Police: 67-Year-Old Woman Struck in Hit-and-Run. [17] Offers by the Essex County Park System to buy or lease property were put in place as a possible resolution. ABC15 is your destination for Arizona breaking news, weather, traffic, streaming video and in-depth coverage to . You'll have to pull into the parking lot of the reservation, take the right at the fork, past the map of the park, and past a picnic bench to the left, and you'll see the spring fenced in to the left. . Township Of Millburn: PSE&G Conducting Gas Line Work On Millburn Ave. A decomposing body was discovered in the South Mountain Reservation in Millburn Tuesday afternoon by a woman walking her dog, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Something doesn't pass the smell test-I'll stop there." and last updated 8:52 AM, Aug 02, 2022. https://www20.state.nj.us/NJSP_Amber/DispatchAction.do;jsessionid=a25d9814a605003ab4901f391c1b:pnX8?parameter=mp_detail&mp_id=66946&type=mp, https://rlsmedia.com/article/police-ask-publics-help-finding-missing-newark-woman-24. Rodriguez was last seen in the area of South Orange Avenue and South 10th Street, according to a March 24 article on NJ.com. And that's from before she was found. Stupid criminals do stupid things when they are lacking information. South Mountain Reservation; Previous article. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. I hope the authorities can quickly ID the person and solve the crime. Owned and maintained by the Essex County government, it covers dense forest on and aroundthe Watchung Mountains. I would guess that's why the toxicology results are important. Ken Siegel, theMaplewood man who made the discovery, posted on The Village Greens Facebook page that it took 3 hours from the time I found the body until they took my videotaped statement and let me leave. [19] In November 2013 it was announced that bridges and other improvements for recreational use would be made. . Intricate little fairy houses, made mostly of natural materials, line a stretch of trail in the South Mountain Reservation park near Millburn, New Jersey. Siegel said the teams were setting up to retrieve the body by the time he was allowed to leave the scene. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. All comments about this story on the link provided earlier in this thread shared the allegation (stated as clear fact) that the body was found naked. Several hikers discovered the body on Friday. Getting justice for her is far more important than doing protective PR for the two towns by not using the word "homicide" even speculatively. The body of a womandiscovered by a dog walker in the South Mountain Reservation Tuesday has been identified. West Orange. Not interesting, and not a twist. From one of the reader posts after, "A short search turned up she had an altercation at strip club where the owner has recently been under the watchful eye of Law Enforcement. The Reservation spans Millburn, Maplewood and West Orange. A man found dead at Eagle Rock Reservation on Friday was the victim of a fatal shooting, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said Saturday. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The body does not show obvious sign of foul play. I personally don't think the initial reports gave enough detail to draw any conclusions. Siegel called 911 and was interviewed by detectives. The body was found in the woods, according to Katherine Carter, spokeswoman for the prosecutor's office. A body found Monday in the South Hills may help close a missing person's case in Twin Falls County. Decomposed body found in South Mountain Reservation. PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - Phoenix police say human remains that were recently found on South Mountain have been identified as 80-year-old Roberta Bobbie Braden, who has been missing since May. The initial investigation does not indicate foul play. The man, who remains unidentified, was . It may not be her, but it's sort of eerie to look at the straight line on the map. And I've been trying not to speculate too much on what might have happened. Police say there is no indication of foul play. Twitter. Updated June 07, 2022 2:51 PM. The time between when she got in the car on South Orange Ave in Newark and when she ended up in the woods five miles away is a big question mark. Investigators at the Essex County Prosecutors Office have released the identity of the woman found dead in the Millburn section of the South Mountain Reservation on Tuesday. Kongor appears to have been missing since the summer, officials said. Assumptions shouldn't be made, this includes calling something a homicide when an investigation hasn't concluded such. ESSEX COUNTY A Millburn man has been identified as the body found in South Mountain Reservation this week, the Essex County Prosecutor's office announced today. Found the internet! Siegel told The Village Green on Wednesday that had been walking his dog in the reservation when he discovered a tree root that looked different from others. Visitors should use the South Orange Avenue entrance to the reservation's Crest Drive. He lived in Millburn but had moved from Bethlehem, Pa. The ground was covered with around a foot of snow in February when she went missingIf she was covered with rocks leaves and twigs, then someone had to have covered her with them. A final ruling on the cause of death is pending toxicology results, but the Medical Examiner has determined it does not appear to be a homicide. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). I feel sorry for her family and I hope to God there wasn't someone who knew where she was but elected not to tell for fear of getting in trouble. NicholasKatzbanis a breaking news reporter for NorthJersey.com. In 1896, John Durand, the son of Asher Brown Durand, described the mountain that includes South Mountain Reservation. She was found in the large holecreated by the root ball of a fallen tree. Despite the trauma of the event, hesaid he would continue to go to the reservation and go off trail. Family members had reported Rodriguez missing on February 16, said Essex County Prosecutors Office spokeswoman Katherine Carter in a phone interview. The South Mountain Reservation is a nature reserve that covers over 2,000 acres in Millburn, Maplewood and West Orange. John Stivale January 7, 2022 At 10:09 am. Given the weather in February, it would not have taken her long to succumb. Danielle Santola. A medical examiner has determined that the death does not appear to be a homicide, stated authorities. At least this early. 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