Hillsborough Mother Arrested for Deaths of Sons, Ages 5 and 7

In a tragic incident in Hillsborough, New Jersey, a mother has been arrested following the deaths of her two young sons. The children, aged 5 and 7, were discovered unresponsive in their home on a Tuesday evening.

Incident Details

The father of the boys found them unconscious when he returned home from work around 6:45 p.m. He immediately dialed 911, indicating that his wife had done something to the children.

Investigation Findings

Upon arrival, authorities located Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35 years old, and her husband in the residence. Emergency responders attempted to revive the children, but unfortunately, they were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names have not been publicly disclosed.

Charges Against the Mother

Initially, police stated that Natarajan was responsible for her sons’ deaths. She has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. During a virtual court hearing on Wednesday, a plea of not guilty was entered on her behalf.

Upcoming Court Hearing

Natarajan is scheduled for a detention hearing on January 20. Authorities plan to conduct autopsies on the children to confirm their identities and ascertain the cause of death.

Community Response

The boys were students at Sunnymead Elementary School. Hillsborough Superintendent Mike Volpe has expressed condolences and announced that crisis response teams will be on-site at the school for support during this difficult time.

• Mother: Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35
• Children’s Ages: 5 and 7
• Charges: 2 counts of first-degree murder, 1 count of third-degree possession of a weapon
• Court Hearing: Detention hearing scheduled for January 20
• School: Sunnymead Elementary School

This unfortunate event has deeply affected the community, and Superintendent Volpe stated, “There are no words to adequately capture the weight of this tragedy.” The focus remains on supporting the families and the entire Sunnymead community as they navigate this profound loss.