Fred Neulander, Notorious Rabbi Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot, Dies at 82

Neulander, who orchestrated his wife's murder in 1994 to pursue an affair, was serving a life sentence in New Jersey.

Fred Neulander, convicted for hiring hitmen to kill his wife Carol in 1994, died in prison at age 82.
Neulander was found unresponsive in a prison infirmary and pronounced dead; cause of death remains undisclosed.
The case, which involved a staged robbery to cover up the murder, became a media sensation and was widely covered on CourtTV.
Neulander's trial saw testimony from accomplices and his affair partner, leading to his conviction and life sentence.
The murder inspired various cultural adaptations, including books, documentaries, and a musical.