TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Seaside Heights woman has been indicted on multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit murder, following an investigation into the killing of a Toms River resident in July. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Elizabeth Mascarelli, 29, faces a series of charges related to the death of Kerry Rollason, 56, whose dismembered remains were discovered in Jackson Township.
Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer confirmed Thursday that a grand jury indicted Mascarelli on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, desecration of human remains, hindering apprehension, and several weapons charges. The indictment includes allegations of possessing two handguns, a hatchet, and a defaced weapon in connection to the events that took place on or around July 3 at a residence on Ravenwood Drive.
Three others were also indicted in the case. Danielle Bolstad, 42, Jared Krysiak, 34, and Jared Palumbo, 36, face charges of hindering apprehension and desecration of human remains. According to Billhimer, the investigation uncovered that all three suspects assisted in dismembering and disposing of Mr. Rollason’s body.
The events began to unfold on July 5, when law enforcement, led by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, located Maxwell Johnston, 35, at the Ravenwood Drive residence. Johnston was wanted in connection with the murder of Gabriella Caroleo, 25, in Manchester Township days earlier. Negotiators attempted to have Johnston surrender, but the standoff ended with his death by a self-inflicted gunshot…