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NJ Man Admits Killing Parents in Shore Home
11 Mar
Summary
- Man pleaded guilty to murdering his parents.
- He admitted to stabbing them after an argument.
- Sentencing is scheduled for June 5.
A man has pleaded guilty to the murders of his parents, Eugene and Cheryl Mulgrew, at their home in Barnegat, New Jersey. Michael Mulgrew, 37, entered his guilty plea on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for the double homicide. The victims were found with fatal stab wounds in a bedroom.
Prosecutors revealed that Michael admitted to stabbing his parents after an argument over house chores. He reportedly packed a bag and left the scene following the killings. The bodies were discovered by authorities on November 2, 2023.
Court documents indicate that Cheryl Mulgrew had sought a psychiatric evaluation for her son the day before the incident, reporting concerns about his mental health. Michael also mentioned experiencing drug-related psychosis in 2018. He ultimately waived his right to pursue an insanity defense during his plea hearing.
Michael Mulgrew has been detained in the Ocean County Jail since his arrest on November 2, 2023. Prosecutors plan to request two consecutive 30-year prison sentences at his sentencing, which is scheduled for June 5, 2026.
