The Tragic Death of a New Jersey Mother and the Signs Everyone Missed

Community Reacts to Disturbing Details of NJ Mother’s Death

34-year-old Christina Burdette, of Atlantic City, NJ, was found dead inside a home last weekend, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.

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Authorities said Burdette was found dead inside a Sheridan Avenue home in Atlantic City on Saturday morning.

Suspect Questioned as Prosecutors Build Case

This week, on Wednesday, 22-year-old Ceani Barnes was charged in the case. " It wasn't immediately clear what her relationship with Burdette was."

Investigators Say Victim Had Signs of Chronic Injuries

According to Action News, the condition of Burdette when found showed signs of trauma. Burdette had bruises all over her body, and her head was wrapped in gauze.

Autopsy Reveals Mother Died from Blunt Force Trauma

According to the Authorities, "her manner of death was homicide, and the cause of death was complications of multiple blunt force trauma injuries with chronic abuse."

According to a Patch report, "Burdette's family members described her as a sweet and quiet mother of two."

According to her sister, the apartment where Burdette was discovered belonged to a relative of her late children’s father. The father of her two daughters, ages three and six, passed away a few years ago.

The homicide remains under investigation by authorities in Atlantic County, NJ.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact authorities.