Lindenwold, NJ, Man Charged with Murder in Delayed Homicide

A Lindenwold man has been arrested in connection with an assault back in June that resulted in the death of another man two months later.

Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay says 37-year-old Wilmer A. Velasquez-Orellans is now facing a first-degree murder charge.

Assault Reported in June

Just before 5:00 on the morning of June 13th, Lindenwold police officers were called to the Pinewood Estates apartment complex on the 500 block of East Gibbsboro Road for a report of an assault.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 42-year-old Alvaro I. Reyes-Rizo of Lindenwold, suffering from a head injury. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital for treatment.

During their investigation, authorities say detectives obtained surveillance video that captured a suspect, later identified as Velasquez-Orellans, striking the victim in the head with a club-like weapon during a fight.

Velasquez-Orellans was taken into custody and charged with second-degree aggravated assault and related weapons offenses. A court later released him with conditions.

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Victim Later Died From Injuries

On August 13th, Reyes-Rizo succumbed to his injuries. As a result, Velasquez-Orellans was charged with first-degree murder.

He was taken into custody in Lindenwold this past Monday by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and is being held in the Camden County Correctional Facility.

Authorities Seeking More Information

Anyone with information about this case can call Det. Luis Sibaja, Jr., with the Camden County Prosecutor's Office's Homicide Unit at (856) 225-8682.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.