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Caneiro trial in New Jersey | Live stream for Feb. 3
Paul Caneiro is charged in the 2018 murders of Keith Caneiro, 50, his wife Jennifer, 45, and their two children, daughter Sophia, 8, and son, Jesse, 11, on Willow Brook Road in Colts Neck.
The trial began Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It’s expected to last about 2.5 months. Court proceedings are expected to begin at 8:30 a.m.
Live stream the trial above.
8-year-old girl’s DNA on bloody jeans in Paul Caneiro’s home, jury hears
FREEHOLD — The DNA of 8-year-old Sophia Caneiro was found in five locations on a pair of bloody jeans recovered from her uncle’s basement after she, her mother, father and 11-year-old brother were found murdered at their Colts Neck mansion in 2018, a scientist testified Feb. 2 at Paul Caneiro’s trial in the murders. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Video shows figure lurking outside Caneiro mansion before murders
FREEHOLD — A jury on Jan. 29 watched security surveillance footage showing a shadowy figure going back and forth outside Keith Caneiro’s garage in the early morning of Nov. 20, 2018, when prosecutors say Keith and his wife and children were murdered at the home. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Crime scene cop testifies of body bags and bullets at Caneiro mansion
FREEHOLD — A detective took jurors on a photographic tour of the crime scene at 15 Willow Brook Road in Colts Neck during his testimony on Jan. 28, showing the panel everything from body bag labels to bullets, cartridge casings and a chef’s knife missing from an 18-knife set in the kitchen of the Caneiro family’s home. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Detective tells jury what blood stains in Caneiro’s kitchen revealed
FREEHOLD — Blood stain patterns inside the kitchen of the Caneiro family’s charred Colts Neck mansion indicated the person who was the source of the blood was moving around a kitchen island in the room, heading toward a foyer that led to the front door, a retired detective testified on Jan. 27. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Angry texts between Paul and Keith Caneiro preceded murders: Detective
FREEHOLD — About two months before Keith Caneiro and his wife and children were murdered at their Colts Neck mansion, he shared a heated text message exchange with his brother Paul, in which he repeatedly threatened to sever financial ties with him, a detective revealed in court Friday. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Cop testifies he found bloody jeans, guns in Paul Caneiro’s home
FREEHOLD — A day after an arson fire damaged Paul Caneiro’s home on Tilton Drive in Ocean Township on Nov. 20, 2018, a search of the premises turned up a cache of firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition, a crime scene detective told a jury on Jan. 22. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Colts Neck man testifies hearing gunfire near Caneiro murder scene
FREEHOLD — Dennis Corpora was in bed at his home on Rivers Edge Drive in Colts Neck in the early morning of Nov. 20, 2018, when the sound of gunshots awakened him from a light sleep, he told a jury on Jan. 21. “I woke up, I heard the shots and I said, ‘Someone just got whacked,’” Corpora testified. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Caneiro jury hears frantic report of bloody corpse at Colts Neck home
FREEHOLD — Dr. Boris Volshteyn thought his neighbor, Keith Caneiro, was burning leaves in his backyard on Nov. 20, 2018, when he received a call from his landscaper alerting him to smoke coming from his neighbor’s Colts Neck mansion, he told jury on Nov. 20. Concerned that Caneiro would be fined for burning the leaves, Volshteyn tried calling him and his wife, but neither answered the phone, the plastic surgeon testified. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Colts Neck cops describe grisly Caneiro family murder scene at trial
FREEHOLD — The call came in as a structure fire at 12:34 p.m on Nov. 20, 2018, Colts Neck police Sgt. Daniel Mazzucola told a Monmouth County jury on Jan 15. As he approached the two-story residence set back from Willow Brook Road on several acres, Mazzucola could see some smoke coming from the building, he said. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Paul Caneiro’s neighbor testifies seeing mystery men before fire
FREEHOLD — Heather Capp was asleep in her Ocean Township home on Nov. 20, 2018, when she was awakened by voices outside about 4:30 a.m. She got up, opened her window shade and saw two unfamiliar men outside, dressed in dark clothing and black baseball caps, running across the street, she said. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Paul Caneiro financed brother’s funds for lavish lifestyle, detective says
FREEHOLD — On the evening before he and his family were murdered in their Colts Neck mansion, Keith Caneiro called his brother, Paul, demanding an explanation for money that was missing from a trust account his brother oversaw, a detective testified Jan. 13. “Paul, I need to know where that money went,” Keith demanded on the phone call, played in court for a jury during the detective’s testimony. “I just spent a half a day looking for it. I need to know where it went.” Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
Heartbreaking details emerge in Paul Caneiro murder trial
FREEHOLD — As Paul Caneiro’s trial in the 2018 murders of four family members got underway Jan.12, a prosecutor revealed a startling detail never before made public – that the smallest victim, 8-year-old Sophia Caneiro, suffered 17 stab wounds before she was left to die of smoke inhalation in her family’s burning mansion. Read more.
— Kathleen Hopkins
What happened to Caneiro Colts Neck house?
COLTS NECK — The property that became the scene of the grisly deaths of Keith Caneiro and his family has been sold, its real estate agent said, in a deal made complicated both by the stigma attached to the location and new environmental rules making it tougher to build. The agent, David “DJ” Ten Hoeve, said most potential buyers knew the property’s history. But with 10 acres of land hard to find in Monmouth County, the tragedy wasn’t a deal breaker for many prospective buyers. Read more.
— Michael L. Diamond
PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) — One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting in Paterson.
The violence erupted around 6:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of East 29th Street and 10th Avenue.
Children nearby gasped in horror at the sound of rapid gunfire. They were just about to sing Happy Birthday to their 13-year-old friend at her backyard party, but instead of blowing out the candles, they ducked for cover when they heard gunshots in the distance.
“Just hearing it – it was scary to witness, to hear. Especially on my birthday. Like a time I’m trying to play with my friends, get together,” said the 13-year-old.
She also says she had a friend who was there who saw what happened.
“He was going to the bodega – he went running back, but he had saw two people come out of a car and then shoot, but it was like an automatic gun,” she added.
Bystanders watched in shock and panic as first responders treated the victims. One of them was lying in the street next to a car and another was on the ground next to a bicycle.
Local councilman Luis Velez says the City of Paterson has taken measures to reduce crime in this part of town – what he calls a ‘hotspot’ — in part by installing security cameras. He is encouraging the community to cooperate.
“Paterson Police is doing their job as I know, they’re doing a great job to reduce crime, but one again we, the police, nobody, not even the news media has a crystal ball to say this is going to happen now,” Velez said, “Some people see corners getting built up, they see activities and they’re afraid to come out and say something, but our police department is trained to keep it confidential and approach to bring the quality of life in this area.”
The 13-year-old hopes her next birthday party is not ruined by the sound of gunshots.
“First we thought it was fireworks, but then we heard sirens and everyone started going home because they were scared,” she added.
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Let’s be honest, we didn’t need a national list to tell us this. New Jersey has the best restaurants, the best food, and some of the most talented chefs anywhere in America.
It’s something locals have been saying forever, and now the rest of the country is catching up. Still, it’s always nice to see that recognition on a big stage.
We Already Knew New Jersey Was the Best
USA TODAY’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year list highlights standout dining destinations across the country.
From humble roadside gems to chef-driven hotspots earning major buzz, the list celebrates places that truly stand out, and New Jersey showed up in a big way.
Three New Jersey Spots Earn National Recognition
This year, three Garden State restaurants made the prestigious list:
- The Pasta Shop – Denville
- Ram & Rooster – Metuchen
- Anjelica’s – Sea Bright
And yes, that includes a Jersey Shore favorite, because of course it does.
These restaurants represent everything people love about dining in New Jersey, quality, creativity, and flavors that keep you coming back.
A Jersey Shore Standout Shines
There’s something special about seeing a Jersey Shore restaurant included among the best in America. It’s not just about great food, it’s about the full experience, the atmosphere, and that unmistakable local charm.
Anjelica’s in Sea Bright earning a spot only reinforces what shore locals already know: some of the best meals you’ll ever have are right here, close to home.
No Surprise, Just Well-Deserved
At the end of the day, this recognition feels less like a surprise and more like confirmation. New Jersey’s food scene has always been top-tier, and lists like this just make it official.
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So whether you’re heading to Denville, Metuchen, or down the shore, you already know, you’re in for something special.
PHOTOS: Step Inside a 1970s Kitchen — 34 Things You’ll Recognize
From Tupperware jugs (you know the ones) to those ever-present knife sharpeners, let’s take a nostalgic trip back to the quintessential ’70s kitchen.
Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
If You Grew Up in the ’70s and ’80s, These Foods Were Super Fancy
From Babybels to Toblerone chocolate, take a nostalgic bite out of these ‘fancy’ childhood foods that made us feel way more elegant than we really were.
Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
FIFA and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill have become embroiled in a war of words this past week as the prospect of $150 train tickets to travel to World Cup games and plans to close parts of New York’s Penn Station have angered residents.
The recent uproar began after reports surfaced April 6 that parts of Penn Station would be closed to NJ Transit commuters not attending World Cup games for four hours before kickoff during the eight matches at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
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Moreover, round-trip train tickets between Penn Station in Manhattan and MetLife Stadium, where the final of the FIFA World Cup is set to be played, were announced by NJ Transit to come in at $150 per person.
A return ride on the same line typically costs $12.90, according to NJ Transit.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the Los Angeles stop of The FIFA World Cup 26 Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola at LA Live in Los Angeles on March 24, 2026.
In a press release on April 17, Sherrill said the move to increase prices was caused by FIFA’s decision to eliminate parking at MetLife Stadium. The Democratic governor said price increases happened because FIFA did not agree to cover the costs of transporting fans.
“We are committed to ensuring costs are shared fairly. As I have said repeatedly, FIFA should cover the cost of transporting its fans. If it won’t, we will not be subsidizing World Cup ticket holders on the backs of New Jerseyans who rely on NJ TRANSIT every day,” Sherrill said.
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More: Going to World Cup at MetLife Stadium? Expect $150 train tickets and no parking
FIFA, on the other hand, has said the price increase would have a “chilling effect” on fans attending games in New Jersey and said Sherrill’s demands asking FIFA to absorb transportation costs for fans were “unprecedented.”
“Elevated fares inevitably push fans toward alternative transportation options. This increases concerns of congestion, late arrivals, and creates broader ripple effects that ultimately diminish the economic benefit and lasting legacy the entire region stands to gain from hosting the World Cup,” Heimo Schirgi, COO for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said in a statement to USA TODAY.
The NJ Transit logo is seen in the lobby of the New Jersey Transit headquarters ahead of a press briefing on the New York/New Jersey FIFA World Cup 2026 regional mobility plan in Newark, New Jersey on April 17, 2026.
What are other cities doing with World Cup transportation?
New Jersey has not been the only place where transportation costs have been the subject of discussion ahead of the World Cup. In Boston, round-trip train train tickets on the MBTA from Boston’s South Station to Gillette Stadium are being sold for $80.
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Special event trains to Foxborough for New England Patriots NFL games and New England Revolution MLS matches are usually $20 for a round trip, according to local news station CBS Boston.
Other cities have not seen increases like the ones in New Jersey and Boston. In Atlanta, for example, train fares on the city’s MARTA will be $2.50 per ride, with children able to travel for free with a paying adult.
Kansas City is offering $15 round-trip shuttle rides for fans parking in four different park-and-ride locations, as well as those coming from FIFA’s Fan Festival in the city. Los Angeles, on the other hand, is offering fans a $3.50 round trip train ticket on its Metro Train.
SEPTA in Philadelphia is also keeping its prices low, with fans set to pay the base $2.90 fare for a ride on its Broad Street Line, which takes riders to Lincoln Financial Field, set to host six matches.
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Katie Sobko from USA TODAY Network’s NorthJersey.com contributed to this report.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: World Cup fans going to MetLife Stadium to pay $150 for NJT ticket
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