UNION TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey man who fatally stabbed his father and set their family home on fire last year has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Union County prosecutors say Jeffrey Adams must serve nearly 22 years before he becomes eligible for parole under the sentence imposed Friday. The 21-year-old Union Township man pleaded guilty last month to aggravated manslaughter.
Emergency responders found the body of 59-year-old Michael Adams inside the residence after the May 8 fire. Jeff Adams fled the home after the fire started but turned himself in to police later that day.
Authorities say Jeff Adams stabbed his father after the two argued, but further details haven’t been disclosed. They also haven’t said how the fire was started.
No other injuries were reported in the fire.
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