Cherry Hill, New Jersey – A former rabbi convicted in his wife’s murder has passed away in prison. Rabbi Fred Neulander, who was serving a life sentence for arranging his wife’s killing back in 1994, died in a New Jersey correctional facility.
Neulander’s wife, Carol Neulander, was found bludgeoned to death in their Cherry Hill home. It was later revealed that Rabbi Neulander had hired two hitmen to carry out the crime. After a lengthy trial, Neulander was convicted of first-degree murder in 2002.
Despite maintaining his innocence throughout the trial and his time in prison, Neulander’s conviction was upheld on appeal. The former rabbi continued to appeal his case, but ultimately succumbed to illness while incarcerated.
The murder of Carol Neulander was a high-profile case in the Cherry Hill community and beyond. The tragic events led to shock and disbelief as the details of the crime emerged during the investigation and trial.
With Rabbi Neulander’s passing, the case has come to a somber close. The victims of the crime and their loved ones continue to grieve and seek closure, as they remember the life of Carol Neulander and grapple with the aftermath of her senseless murder.
Despite the passage of time, the impact of Carol Neulander’s death still reverberates in the Cherry Hill community. The ending of Rabbi Neulander’s life in prison serves as a reminder of the enduring effects of this tragic event on all those involved.