Local Man Guilty of Murdering Girlfriend in Shocking and Disturbing Discovery
In a bizarre and tragic case, Christopher Blevins, 46, has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter after his girlfriend's body was found sealed inside a refrigerator in the woods of New Jersey. The shocking discovery was made in Belleplain State Forest in Cape May County just before Christmas.
According to authorities, Blevins had faced first-degree murder charges for the killing of Laura Hughes, 50. Her body, wrapped in a sleeping bag and bound with blue straps, was found inside the refrigerator in the forest, with her distinctive tattoos identified through various personal belongings left at the scene. A yoga mat and necklace were also discovered alongside her remains.
Blevins had entered into a guilty plea on Monday, after initially evading justice by fleeing to Mexico. However, he eventually turned himself over to authorities in Mexico City, stating that he may have been involved in a bar fight in Runnemede. Further investigation revealed his involvement with Hughes' death and that her body was dumped near the forest.
The case highlights a history of domestic abuse between Blevins and Hughes, which has left her family shattered. The two teenage daughters she had are now facing unimaginable grief following their mother's senseless murder.
Blevins is expected to face 17 years in state prison as part of his plea agreement. His sentencing hearing will take place on December 5, but the tragic circumstances surrounding Hughes' death have left many questioning how this gruesome crime could have unfolded in such a private and seemingly tranquil environment.
In a bizarre and tragic case, Christopher Blevins, 46, has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter after his girlfriend's body was found sealed inside a refrigerator in the woods of New Jersey. The shocking discovery was made in Belleplain State Forest in Cape May County just before Christmas.
According to authorities, Blevins had faced first-degree murder charges for the killing of Laura Hughes, 50. Her body, wrapped in a sleeping bag and bound with blue straps, was found inside the refrigerator in the forest, with her distinctive tattoos identified through various personal belongings left at the scene. A yoga mat and necklace were also discovered alongside her remains.
Blevins had entered into a guilty plea on Monday, after initially evading justice by fleeing to Mexico. However, he eventually turned himself over to authorities in Mexico City, stating that he may have been involved in a bar fight in Runnemede. Further investigation revealed his involvement with Hughes' death and that her body was dumped near the forest.
The case highlights a history of domestic abuse between Blevins and Hughes, which has left her family shattered. The two teenage daughters she had are now facing unimaginable grief following their mother's senseless murder.
Blevins is expected to face 17 years in state prison as part of his plea agreement. His sentencing hearing will take place on December 5, but the tragic circumstances surrounding Hughes' death have left many questioning how this gruesome crime could have unfolded in such a private and seemingly tranquil environment.
this is so messed up, i mean what kinda guy seals their girlfriend's body in a fridge in the woods? it's just so... disturbing 
and the fact that he was avoiding justice in mexico city by making up some lame story about being in a bar fight? give me a break 
. domestic abuse is one thing but this is just taking it to a whole other level of twisted and sadistic. 
This case is just so messed up 
. I mean, who does something like that to someone they're supposed to love? The fact that he was hiding it all these years, even faking a bar fight, is just sickening 
. And those poor daughters... they're going to have to live with this trauma for the rest of their lives 
. But at the same time, it's a guilty plea, so maybe it's better than going through trial and all that drama 
. Anyway, it just goes to show how dark some people's hearts can be... 
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it sounds like something straight out of a true crime novel. i mean who does that to someone? and the fact that he thought he could just flee to mexico thinking he could get away with it is wild. anyway its so sad for laura's family especially her two teenage daughters who have to deal with this trauma from such a young age 
I mean who puts their girlfriend's body in a fridge in the woods? That's straight outta horror movie 
️ And what's even worse is that she was in a domestic abuse relationship, so this is just plain tragic 
they must be losin their minds right now. my heart goes out to them