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Toms River Woman Charged In Saturday Morning Fatal Stabbing Of Ex-Boyfriend: Prosecutors

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (CBS) -- A Toms River woman is facing aggravated manslaughter charges after allegedly fatally stabbing her ex-boyfriend Saturday. The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office says 33-year-old Samantha Massimino stabbed 35-year-old Reinaldo Feliciano Jr. in the leg during a fight around 4 a.m.

The two had previously been involved in a romantic relationship, prosecutors say.

Authorities say Massimino grabbed a knife and stabbed Feliciano during a physical altercation inside the home. Feliciano was rushed to the hospital, where prosecutors say he was pronounced dead at 4:45 a.m.

Massimino was arrested and is being held in the Ocean County Jail.

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