New Jersey murder-suicide: Father who killed his wife and children called a relative before committing suicide
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A New Jersey father who shot and killed his wife, daughter and son before turning the gun on himself called a relative to admit what he had done, police said Monday.
Krzysztof Nieroda, 41, reached out to a relative to share the gruesome details of the triple murder before shooting himself in the head.
On Sunday, the electrician was found dead inside his Linden home along with the bodies of his wife, the beautician, Justyna, 41, their son, Sebastian, 14, and their daughter, Natalie, 13.
Sebastian had initially survived the shooting, but later died at the hospital.
At this time, the motive for the shooting is unknown and the matter remains under investigation by local police.
Krzysztof Nieroda, 41, shot and killed his wife, daughter and son inside their home in Linden, New Jersey over the weekend before turning the gun on himself.
This is Justyna Nieroda, 41, who was shot to death by her husband
Justyna, Natalie, and Sebastian were shot and killed by Krzysztof inside his home.
Since the bodies were discovered inside the family’s home on Sunday morning, neighbors have mourned and wondered what happened to the apparently happy family.
‘She was always so kind, a cute smile on her face every time ever. She would think something was wrong,’ said a neighbor CBS NY.
The man and woman had moved into their home in the quiet suburb in 2007.
According to his LinkedIn page, Krzysztof worked as an electrician. Justyna was a hairdresser and esthetician at Prestige, a beauty salon in Rahway, New Jersey.
Less than a month before the murder-suicide, Krzysztof posted on Facebook that he and Justyna had a date night at a local restaurant.
‘Date time,’ the man wrote. ‘Me and my beautiful wife.’
Neighborhood residents described the family as ‘calm’ and ‘friendly’, saying they were often seen walking their dog.
They are a normal family. That’s why it’s impossible to believe’, a neighbor saying.
The person also said that the family liked to go camping and had recently remodeled their kitchen.
Krzysztof pictured here with his children, Natalie and Sebastian, both of whom were killed by their father.
Neighbors said the man and his wife seemed happy and were an easy-going family.
Less than a month before the murder-suicide, Krzysztof said in a Facebook post that he and his wife Justyna were having a “date night.”
Investigators were seen outside the New Jersey home on Sunday.
According to his LinkedIn page, Krzysztof worked as an electrician. Justyna was a hairdresser and esthetician at Prestige, a beauty salon in Rahway, New Jersey.
On Monday, Linden School District Superintendent Rocco G. Tomazic said they are offering grief counselors for students and staff.
According to Tomazic, Natalie was in seventh grade and Sebastian was in eighth grade.
“Any death of a student affects all of us,” the superintendent wrote in a statement.
But we will never get so used to a loss like this that we cannot respond with empathy, understanding and care. We will support each other during these difficult times. Let’s all work together towards that end,’ he continued.
CBS New York reported that Natalie and Sebastian’s friends and classmates were seen outside their home Sunday night, setting up flowers and balloons outside.
“I feel terrible today because I have seen those children since they were born,” neighbor Digna Alvarez told the outlet.
‘I never saw any fighting in this house. They were very nice people. Family, very close family. They were in the snow together the whole time, playing in the snow, riding their bikes together,” Alvarez continued.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy also confirmed that he was aware of the situation and would “support Linden to the extent possible.”
Inside the house, investigators found the bodies of Justyna, Natalie, and Krzysztof. The couple’s son initially survived, but later died in hospital.
The area was closed for hours on Sunday while investigators cleaned up the crime scene.
Local officials are now using the tragedy to remind anyone who may be struggling to seek help.
“In tragedies of this magnitude, there are no words that can heal, no explanations that can serve to make sense of the public,” Union County Attorney William Daniel said in a statement.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of these victims and with the Linden community as a whole in the wake of this horrific event,” Daniel continued.
Linden Police Chief David Hart echoed the prosecutor’s remarks, saying members of the public should seek mental health assistance.
‘We are not alone in our pain; each of us has a shared responsibility to be there for our loved ones as we grieve the loss of our friends and neighbors,’ Hart said.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). It is a free 24/7 service that offers local support, information and resources.