Newark Man Accused of Strangling His Girlfriend and Disposing of Her Body at Livingston Golf Course

Calvachi-Paz, 35, of Newark is accused of killing his 28-year-old partner, Dayana Chisaguano Maleza. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office stated the tragedy occurred in their Newark home after the wife requested out. Calvachi-Paz confessed to strangling Maleza during the dispute.

Kalvachi-Paz is suspected of driving Maleza’s body for hours and dumping it on Walnut Street near Cedar Hill Golf Course in Livingston, Essex County. A golf course worker found the body on October 7, prompting local authorities to investigate.

Calvachi-Paz texted texts from Maleza’s phone to appear alive after the crime, investigators say. Authorities said this was an intentional attempt to deceive family and police, adding to the tragedy.

Calvachi-Paz faces first-degree murder, second-degree disturbing human remains, and third-degree stealing charges. Help the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office investigate with information.

It stunned Essex County locals and raised domestic violence and abusive relationship worries. Officers believe the victim’s desire to leave the relationship caused her death, a tragically typical occurrence in intimate partner violence nationally.

Phone, surveillance, and vehicle data are being reviewed by authorities to prosecute the accused. Community advocates have also advocated for early emotional and physical abuse treatment.

This tragedy shows how personal tensions may turn violent. Homicide probe by Essex County Prosecutor.

Sources
Essex County Prosecutor’s Office statement
NBC New York news report
News12 New Jersey coverage
Yahoo News report