Couple named in Hazlet deaths

HAZLET – The residential neighborhood on Peter Place, where two bodies were found Saturday, seemed quiet and peaceful Monday morning – almost a world away from the crime scene that drew police.

Thomas C. Huth, director of the major crimes bureau at the Monmouth Prosecutors Office, confirmed the deceased as Christine Dzienisiewski and her husband Richard Dzienisiewski.

Two days ago police found a man and woman, both 37, in what authorities say may be a murder-suicide. There was still some police tape sectioning off a small part of the house Monday morning, but almost nothing else seemed out of the ordinary.

The crime scene blended in with other houses on Peter Place with Christmas decorations and manicured front lawns. Snowflake decorations adorned the walkway of the house, leading up to the front porch.

Christine Dzienisiewski died as a result of a homicide, Huth said. He confirmed that Richard died as a result of self-inflicted wounds, but he could not offer more details as the investigation is pending.

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Webster said authorities are not searching for any suspects, and that the community is not in danger.

Still, the incident came as a shock for the neighbors. Several declined to comment when reached by the Asbury Park Press, but some unidentified neighbors said they were taken aback by the tragedy.

Tim Kelly, who lives on Gina Drive, said he would often see the woman walking with her two children.

“Everyone is in total shock,” Kelly said. “They were very nice people.”

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After the incident, rumors started floating around about what happened on Peter Place, prompting the Hazlet Police Department to post a “rumor control” notice on its Facebook page.

"Our detectives are currently conducting an investigation in conjunction with the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. While we cannot release any detailed information until the investigation is completed, we can assure our residents that no one is in any danger."

Steph Solis: 732-643-4043; ssolis@app.com; @stephmsolis