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New Jersey Man Allegedly Linked to His Mother’s Rotten Body Found Stuffed in Abandoned Refrigerator

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New Jersey Man Allegedly Linked to His Mother's Rotten Body Found Stuffed in Abandoned Refrigerator

A New Jersey man, Christopher Blevins, has been arrested following the discovery of his girlfriend’s decomposed body in a refrigerator dumped in Belleplain State Forest. The remains of Laura Hughes, 50, were identified through a public appeal which highlighted her distinctive tattoos. His body was found days before Christmas, on December 22, 2024.

Blevins now faces charges of desecration of human remains and hindering apprehension in connection with Hughes’ death. According authoritiesthe couple had a history of domestic violence, substance abuse and alcohol-related problems. New Jersey State Police used Facebook to seek public assistance and shared details about Hughes’ tattoos.

“The remains are believed to be that of a Caucasian or Hispanic female, approximately 5’1 tall,” his post read. “The individual had two tattoos: a koi fish tattoo on his upper right back and a rose tattoo on his left ribs, which extended from his chest to his hip. Additionally, a distinctive yoga mat and necklace were recovered from the scene.”

The investigation revealed that Blevins transported the refrigerator containing Hughes’ body to the woods on July 24, 2024. License plate reader surveillance footage captured his green Dodge Ram pickup truck carrying a refrigerator-shaped object on two separate occasions. Blevins fled south through Texas and crossed into Mexico on August 2, 2024.

He turned himself in to Mexican authorities on August 27, 2024, claiming he had “panicked” after a violent incident in New Jersey and admitted to killing someone in a bar fight. Adding another layer of complexity, John Tyrrell, a 46-year-old man who discovered Hughes’ body while walking, was also arrested.

Tyrrell was charged with obstruction and hindering offenses for allegedly refusing to provide access to his cell phone despite a court order. Authorities believe the phone may contain evidence related to the crime.

So far, no one has been charged with causing Hughes’ death, but the investigation continues. TO GoFundMe page created for Hughes revealed that she was the mother of two daughters, ages 13 and 18.

The fundraiser aims to cover cremation costs and planting a memorial tree, with the remaining funds supporting her daughters’ education. “This unimaginable loss has left the daughters facing a difficult journey filled with pain and uncertainty,” the page reads.

The case has drawn attention to issues of domestic violence, justice and the lasting impact on Hughes’ surviving family.


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