Police Charge Teenager In Early Friday Morning Vineland Stabbing Death

Sunday, October 5, 2025, 8:45 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

VINELAND, NJ.- On Friday, a 17-year-old was taken into custody and jailed after being charged in connection with the alleged brutal stabbing death of a 38-year-old woman that occurred early that morning inside a Vineland, New Jersey.

     According to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, on Friday, October 3, 2025, just around 4:00 a.m., members of the Vineland Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a possible murder inside a residence located on Union Road in Vineland, New Jersey.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers entered the home and found Christina Asselta, 38, of Vineland, New Jersey, who had sustained multiple life-threatening stab wounds. Responding Police Officers immediately rendered medical aid, where, despite their efforts, Ms. Asselta succumbed to her injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Police Charge Teenager Shortly After The Fatal Stabbing

     During the initial investigation, Responding Police Officers and Detectives of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office and the Vineland Police Department quickly identified a 17-year-old juvenile as the individual responsible for the stabbing death of Ms. Asselta, whom the juvenile knew.

     Accordingly, on Friday, October 3, 2025, shortly after the murder of Ms. Asselta, the juvenile was taken into custody and charged with first-degree Murder; fourth-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; and third-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. 

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives believe that this was an isolated act of violence and there is no threat to the public at this time. Anyone with additional information regarding the death of Ms. Asselta is asked to contact Detective Glenn Capazzi of the Vineland Police Department at (856) 691-4111 or Detective Scola of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office at (856) 453-0486 Ext. 11169. All calls and information will be kept confidential.

“The rules of the court require us to include a statement that states: As in adult criminal cases, the charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and a juvenile defendant and or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.”