LODI, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- A man was arrested Thursday night after his estranged wife was found stabbed to death in her Lodi home, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday.
Police charged Joel Cinco, 48, with the murder of Janet Cinco, 44, after officers responded to reports of the stabbing around 9:30 p.m.
Emergency responders rushed Janet to Hackensack University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
In December 2020, Joel was arrested on domestic abuse charges — including stalking, harassment, terroristic threats and violating restraining orders.
He now faces charges of murder, burglary and weapons offenses, for which he could serve a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
He’s being held at Bergen County Jail while he awaits trial, according to officials.
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