Florida law enforcement are investigating the disappearance and presumed homicide of a former West Long Branch woman who was reported missing more than two weeks ago. Gretchen S. Anthony, 51, is believed to have been slain by her husband on March 21, the Jupiter Police Department, Palm Beach County, Florida, said in a release. Her family had reported her missing March 26. David E. Anthony, her husband, was taken into custody March 31, after he and his vehicle, a black Nissan Frontier, were located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and kidnapping, police said. Jupiter police responded to Gretchen Anthony’s home after members of her family reported her missing. David E. Anthony, left, and Gretchen S. Anthony. (Photo: Handout – Jupiter Police Department) David E. Anthony, left, and Gretchen S. Anthony. (Photo: Handout – Jupiter Police Department) Police found her car, a dark blue Mini Cooper, in the parking lot of the Jupiter Medical Center. Five days later, David Anthony turned up in New Mexico. NJ weather: Thunderstorms bring 60+ mph winds to Shore ‘the loudest thing I’ve ever heard’ Jupiter police said a cadaver dog alerted on David Anthony’s truck. He remains New Mexico awaiting extradition to Palm Beach County, police said. Gretchen Anthony has not been found. Gretchen Anthony grew up in West Long Branch and is a 1986 graduate of Shore Regional High School , according to her Facebook, public records and classmates who spoke to the Asbury Park Press. Chris Schiafone, of Toms River, left, and Gretchen S. Anthony in a 1987 photo taken at the Jersey Shore. Chris Schiafone, of Toms River, left, and Gretchen S. Anthony in a 1987 photo taken at the Jersey Shore. (Photo: Courtesy of Chris Schiafone) Coronavirus in NJ: Shore Regional principal […]
