cooper hospital john sheridan and his wife joyce were found dead in their new jersey home in september. >> exactly how they died has been a mystery until today. the prosecutor's office released the report this afternoon. joyce sheridan had eight stab wounds to her sxhaed a fatal wound to the heart. she had defensive cuts to her hands. detectives recovered two kitchen knives. police believe john sheridan stabbed his wife and then cut himself in the neck and torso. they believe he set the bedroom on fire and pulled a large armoire onto himself, crushing his ribs but say he was alive at the time the fire was set. friends and coworkers say in the days before the deaths john sheridan was acting upset, withdrawn and overly worried. the sheridan family released a statement disputing the findings. they say quote, this conclusion seeks to convict our father based on little more than rank speculation. we will be filing a lawsuit challenging the conclusion announced by investigators. we will not allow our father to be convicted based on guesswork resulting from an inadequate and incomplete invest

soriano said john sheridan died of sharp force injuries and smoke inhalation. coming up at 6:00 new jersey correspondent nora muchanic tells us why the sheridans four sons believe their parents were both murdered. >> recovery officials on the scene of a germanwings flight that crashed in the french alps say they haven't found a single body intact. police say jewelry and other objects found at the site could help in the dent fiction process. new today german prosecutors say they found a torn up sick note that indicates the co-pilot accused of bringing down the plane intentionally was hiding some type of illness. they say the note indicated that a medical doctor declared the co-pilot as unfit to work and had excused him from work on the day of the flight. >>> the injury toll from yesterday's explosion in manhattan has now reached 22. and at least two people are unaccounted for. investigators are looking into whether a gas line was inappropriately accessed leading to the powerful explosion. three apartment buildings and a restaurant were destroyed. we'll have much

john sheridan's cause of death ruled suicide. with his dna, investigators say, on the gas can handle and cuts to his neck and torso. he was found in the burning bedroom underneath an armoire. while prosecutors say testing was done on a metal object melted into the floor, the sheridan loved ones say investigators never recovered any knife linked to the wounds on their father's body. the sons say if their mother foult so hard for his life why weren't there any scratches on his father or transfer of blood? the family also tells us on the weekend of the deaths in late september, that their parents, their father, had been preparing e-mails for an important meeting here at cooper university hospital. also that they had face time the night before with a grandson, even though people who investigators interviewed said john sheridan was upset and withdrawn in the final days of his life. live in camden outside cooper university hospital, i'm cydney long, "nbc10 news." >>> you can read the entire seven-page report from the prosecutor's offic

>> reporter: lucy, prosecutors say that john sheridan stabbed his wife before he killed himself. that ruling tonight has left the sheridan family with questions about what happened and the investigation. john sheridan the prominent ceo of cooper had the system stab his wife joyce before he set a fire in his home killing himself himself. today prosecutors released that finding from the medical examiner who also ruled john share didn't's cause of death a suicide due to sharp force injuries and smoke inhale laying laying. their four children saying the ruling fails to provide answers to their questions about their parents deaths. they released a statement which reads in part "they cannot explain that the weapon used to stab our father was never recovered. they cannot complain his broken ribs chipped tooth or why he was found under an armoire. they cannot explain the numerous weapons found at the scene or why they failed to take custody of all those weapons. they cannot explain their failure to dust for fingerprints or blood evidence outsider the bedroom the lack of motive of suicide

john sheridan fatally stabbed joyce sheridan set the fire and committed suicide. that's the conclusion of the somerset county prosecutor into the deaths of the cooper health systems ceo and his wife a retired schoolteacher. the report says joyce sheridan suffered eight wounds to the head an fatal stab wound to the chest. she also had defensive wounds on her hands. police found her in an upstairs bedroom of the couple's skillman home where they were responding to reports of a fire on september 28 of last year. authorities say john sheridan's dna was found on a half empty gas can found inside the room and he was alive after the fire started. he was found with five broken ribs under a burning armoire. his autopsy shows he died smoke inhalation and mark wounds. >>> the two knives found at the scene did not cause the deaths. investigators say john sheridan was described by colleagues and friends as out of character upset and withdrawn. and that he was apparent that joyce sheridan was worried and upset because she too recognized john sheridan was exhibiting levels of ap

a final report says cooper university health system ceo, john sheridan killed his wife joyce, set theirhome on fire and killed himself. the investigation goes back nearly six months when firefighters found the sheridans bodies in their burning home on september 28th. in october the sheridans' four sons hired a private investigator to look into their parents' death. less than a month later the somerset prosecutor ruled joyce sheridan's death a murder with stab wounds to her chest. now today the prosecutor's office says it was a murder/suicide. nbc10 reporter cydney long is at cooper hospital. you just received a statement from the sheridan's sons. what are they saying? >> reporter: the couple's four adult sons are not buying it. in fact, they call this investigative report, quote, incomplete guesswork. they say their father is now being convicted after his death of a crime he could have never committed. loved ones say there's no motive no forensic evidence and no knife ever recovered tied to the stab wounds of john sheridan. the sons of john and joyce sheridan tell nbc10 the somerset pro

juxtaposed to her wounds there was an absence of defensive wounds found on john sheridan. sheridans were remembered at a memorial service in trenton attended by several former governors and political elite. the couple's four sons have rejected the murder-suicide finding calling it nothing more than speculation. they release add statement saying we will not allow our father to be convicted based on the guess work resulting from an inadequate and incomplete investigation simply because he is not here to defend himself. the sheridan sons are planning a lawsuit to challenge the report's conclusions. live in our new jersey news room, nora muchanic, channel6 "action news." jim. >> thank you, nora. >>> two teenaged suspects are in custody tonight. that after the heinous assault of a woman a 19-year-old woman on the streets of philadelphia. it happened in 3900 block of richmond street in port richmond late last night. the suspects, 16 and 14. live at the special victims unit is "action news" reporter david henry. david. >> reporter: well, jim the victim's own family helped chase do

john sheridan killed his wife set fire to their house and killed himself on september september 28 of 2014. on 14. only the entry pages from the sheraton sun the sheraton family lining up behind their father saying they didn't want their father-to-be convicted of murder when he is not here to defend himself. they said we don't have answers based on the evidence and needed to investigators. not only saturday the six-month anniversary of the death of shared him with "the philadelphia inquirer" article on thursday talked about infighting between the family and the prosecutor's office over the final determination of the case. looks like the prosecutor's office is trying to set the record straight saying that joey sheridan was stabbed eight times in the head by their attacker who they say is john sheridan. superficial and nature with self infliction. on the other side of family members are disputing that while the prosecutor's office says there was no intruder. family members talked about dorsett house house being on lots of blood evidence upstairs and downstairs in the house. why did the

sheridan family at this difficult time. although the findings about his death and the death of joyce are unfathomable to us we had consider to remember johnositive change in camden. >> as they continue to search for answers neighbors have chosen not to talk about this out of respect for the sheridan children who are still grieving the loss of two parents. in montgomery township, somerset county diana rocco cbs3 "eyewitness news". >>> winter is set to make return this weekend. we're approaching the end of march, right? but whipping winds will make it feel like february out there. meteorologist kate bilo in for kathy tonight. kay we're talking about the possibility of snow flurries? >> absolutely chris. we are going to see snow flurries across portions of the area tomorrow as very chilly air dives in from the north and west in fact temperatures will be about 15 degrees below normal on saturday. and even tonight it's cold out here but tomorrow night is going to be even colder unfortunately. let's take look at storm scan3 and not seeing much out there right now. there are some showers still trying to line up just off the coast. this system ta

prosecutors say that john sheridan was distraught about his work in the days leading up to their deaths. the couple's four sons released a statement today questioning the finding and saying that some key evidence is missing. they say that the conclusion it is nothing more than a expedient way for the the prosecutors's of to close its file, and put an end to the embarrassing bugling of the murder investigation in the hopes that our familiar establishing citizens of somer is set the county and the press will stop inquiring about what actually happened. >>> just minutes ago cooper health released this statement. they say our hearts are with the the sheridan family at this difficult time. although the the findings about his death and the death of joyce are unfathomable to us they say they will continue to remember john as a compassionate leader of cooper who was committed to making positive changes, in camden. >>> we're staying on top of this story. we will have the very latest on cbs-3 philly.com. >>> a septa busies in the right place at the right time. the driver is being called a hero af

the me also determined john sheridan committed suicide and died of sharp force injuries. the family released a lengthy statement regarding the findings saying in part "from the outset we have said that no one wants answers about our parents deaths more than we dodge the conclusion announced today fails to provide those answers. it is nothing more than speed yet way for the prosecutor's office to close its file and put an end to its embarrassing bungling of this murder investigation in the hope that our family the citizens of somerset county and the press will stop inquiring about what actually happened ". >>> the statement is from the sheridan's children matt mark, matt dan and tim who say they still do not answers as to what happened to their parents. back here live coming up at 6:00 hear what the family says about evidence that was found in the mark. they still have questions about that as well as a lawsuit they say they plan to file. chris? >> shawnette thanks. >>> developing now, a shocking crime seen in the bridesburg section of philadelphia. one woman is dead tonigh

john and joyce sheridans are calling the report by the somerset county prosecutor's off speculative and plan to file a lawsuit. the report comes after a six-month investigation which found that cooper hospital ceo john sheridan killed his wife, set their north jersey house on fire and killed himself last september. >>> a former day care owner has been charged with after police say a 15-month-old child drown while under her care. the cumberland county prosecutor's office announced that rockiesen lacy is charged with operating a child care center without a license. investigators say she was caring for six kids at sunshine day care in millville last november. a child accidentally drown in a gold fish upon. prosecutors claim lacy needed a line because she was caring for more than five children. >>> police in voorhees want you to take a good look at these pictures. they say the two men you see here are persons of interest in a robbery that injured an elderly man. the 83-year-old man was robbed near the robin hill apartments on preston avenue. he had to be treated at the hospital for injuries

john sheridan killed his wife before he set a fire in their montgomery township home back in septemberording to prosecutors who said friday that the medical examiner found that joyce sheridan was stabbed and was dead before the fire. the medical examiner also determined john sheridan committed suicide and died of sharp force injuries and smoke inhalation. the family says it plans to file a lawsuit over the investigation's findings. they feel it, quote, convicts their father based on guess work and an inadequate and incomplete investigation. they say they still don't have answers as to what really happened to their parents. >> two teenaged boys are under arrest charges with robbing and raping another teenager. she was going to the gym and had left the gym and was trying to come back on thursday evening when those suspects walked up to her and dragged her behind a building and assaulted her. investigators say this 14-year-old and 17-year-old had a gun, robbed the woman and then raped her. police say the teens threatened to kill her and her family if she called the police and police caugh

also the report details family and colleagues describing john sheridan as out of character very upsetithdrawn and with an attitude resignation in the days before. sheridan four sons also released a statement today saying the conclusion failed to answer their questions about what really happened to their parents. "they cannot explain that the weapon used to stab our father was never recovered, they cannot explain his broken ribs, chipped tooth or why he was found under an armoire. they cannot explain the numerous weapons found at the scene or why they failed to take custody of all those weapons. they cannot explain their failure to dust for fingerprints or scam nine blood evidence outside the bedroom. they cannot explain the lack of a motive for suicide let alone murder. prosecutors say they recovered the knife used to kill joyce sheridan but none of the other knives found were consistent with john's wounds. they also found pieces of metal melted in the fire. and cooper health systems also released a statement today. they say their thoughts are with the sheridan family in this difficul

john and joyce sheridan's four adult sons called the prosecutor's report speculative and plan to file lawsuit. the report comes after a six-month investigation. the investigation determined that cooper hospital ceo john sheridan killed his wife, set their north jersey house on fire and killed himself last september. >>> nobody will be charge that's the word from philadelphia police after a 4-year-old girl tried to take a bus ride by herself in the middle of the night. the girl got herself dressed and left her house in tacony around 3:00 yesterday morning. she boarded the bus telling passengers she wanted a slushy from a convenience store. the driver called officers and stopped the bus until they arrived n. this day and age, somebody could have picked her up, you know. it was scary. it was scary to see her out there at that time of night by herself. >> police reunited the girl with her mother at the hospital where she was checked out a few hours later. >>> a former day care owner has been charge after a 15-month-old child drown while under her care. the cumber loun county prosecutor's

it comes after a sixth-month investigation that ruled that the cooper hospital ceo john sheridan killed his wife set their house on fire and then killed himself last september. police say no one will be charged after a 4-year-old girl tried to take a 3:00 a.m. bus ride by herself. take a look at what happened overnight. she wandered out of her home she boarded the bus and told riders she wanted a slushy from the convenience store. >> this day and age, someone could have picked her up. it was really scarey to see her out there at that time of night by herself. >> police reunited the girl with her mother at the hospital. >> preparing for the pope students in philadelphia public schools will get a day off before pope francis comes to done. the street closures taking affect on friday, september 25th will make it too difficult for students to get to class. heavy traffic is also expected with more than 1.5 million people set to visit the city. the world meeting of families is less than sixth months away. the pope visits that weekend, september 26th and 27th. count on nbc 10 news to bring you

sheridan family at the this difficult time. although findings about his death and death of joyce are unfathomable to us, we will remember john as a compassionate leader of cooper who was committed to making positive change in camden. as the sheridan family continues to search for answers, neighbors in this area have chosen not to talk about this out of respect for the the sheridan children who are still grieving the loss of two parents. the in montgomery township, somerset county, i'm diana rocco for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> meanwhile long running legal saga involving a amanda knox is now over. on friday italy's highest court overturn murder conviction against her and her ex-boyfriend. they both did murder for the murder. knox awaited the verdict in her hometown of seattle and tearfully spoke late last night. >> meredith was my friend. she deserved so much in this life. >> the ruling which struck down last years guilty verdicts by a florence appeals court brings the eight year case to a close. >>> welshing more troubling details emerge about the pilot the that french authorities say intentionally crashed a plane full of peo

late today somerset county prosecutors ruled the death of cooper ceo john sheridan and his wife a murderay that sheridan killed his wife, joy, before setting their home on fire on september 28th. he then, stabbed himself but also died from smoke inhalation. family members, four sons of that couple dispute the findings. >>> well, sources tell "eyewitness news" tonight that a relativity of young woman raped and robbed in port richmond last night helped scare away her attackers. the the victim was on hen cell phone walking home from the gym. a person on the other line called the the victim's family who then went looking for her. tonight, two boys just 14 and 16, are charged in the a attack. >>> new developments in the the deadly germanwings plane crash, there is growing evidence the that the co pilot, andreas lubitz who authorities say deliberately crashed the plane hid a illness and his medical treatment from the airline. kate? >> thanks, chris. good evening. the it is friday, which is something to celebrate in and of itself but coming up we will talk about the chance for winter-like start

officials now say that cooper health systems ceo john sheridan kill his wife joyce and then took his own life but as "eyewitness news" reporter diana rock he believes those closest to the couple believes that is not what happened. >> reporter: six months after the ceo of cooper health system and his wife died their montgomery township home remains boarded. the the cars still park in the driveway. the somerset prosecutor now says that john sheridan stabbed his wife joyce to death and set the house on fire in the early morning of september 28th, and what has now been ruled a murder/suicide. the official autopsy reveals joyce was found with stab wound to her head and chest in the upstairs bedroom. she died before the fire started. smoke inhalation and sharp force injuries killed john. fire fighters found him in the burning house with five broken ribs and cuts to his neck and body. he was lying underneath a heavy dresser. two knives and a gasoline can with his fingerprints were found in the bedroom. all their possession where is intact including $1,000 in cash. also the home had no signs

the report says that cooper hospital's ceo john sheridan killed his wife set their north jersey house on fire and then killed himself last september. >>> philadelphia police are investigating a burglary in port richmond where one of the suspects got in through a hole cut in the building's roof. according to police two men and a woman broke into the public storage facility on caster avenue on wednesday night. the thieves got away with 35 guitars, 10 amps, electronics an other items. >>> another setback for a south jersey teenager with special needs. two weeks ago, 15-year-old guzman testified against the drunk driver who put him in a wheelchair and killed his best friend. on thursday, a thief stole a medical transport van his mother uses. it was found crashed in the tacony area. >> he is my strength. that boy keeps me going. that's why i have to be positive. i have to stay positive. >> the family set up a go fund me site and hopes that somebody will help them buy a new van. they only had limited insurance. >>> police have arrested this man, troy edwards for stealing the van. he's also

the report comes after a six-month investigation which found that cooper hospital's ceo john sheridan killed his wife, set their north jersey house on fire and killed himself last september. >>> a former cumberland county day care owner is facing charges after a 15-month-old boy drown while she was watching him. prosecutors office says that roxanne lacy was caring for six kids at sunshine day care in millville last november. according to investigators, lacy was inside with one of the other children when the boy drown in a gold fish pond. she was charged with operating a child care center without a license. lacy would have needed a license to care for more than five kids. >>> this morning, police in voorhees want you to take a good look at these pictures. the two men you see right here are persons of interest in a robbery that injured an elderly man. 83-year-old man was robbed near the robin hill apartments on preston avenue. police say he was treated at the hospital for injury to his face. >>> nobody will be charge that's the word from philadelphia police after this 4-year-old girl tr

john sheridan's dna was found on the gas can. he suffered self-inflicted stab wounds and he died. >>> the president of iran called the she -- president of yemen called on the people to rise up against the shiite rebels. >>> dozens of bucks county high school students and their parents are scrambling to find the place to finish the academic year. delaware valley high school charter school filed for bankruptcy and closed its doors on thursday. students and staff were given no warning. >> i just hope to graduate. i did my grad project, i had all as and bs the whole year, they hit me with this. >> he was going to school yesterday morning and he got a text message that said don't bother going to school, school closed. >> students are under to contact their local districts. efforts to reach the administrators and owners have gone unanswered. >>> philadelphia school students will get an extra holiday thanks to the pope. it's not a religious region, rather logistics. it will make it few hard to get to class on september 25. more than one

. >> somerset county >> somerset count lawmen say the deaths of john and joyce sheridan were schrouded in mystery since september 28. he was ceo of cooper university state system and former state transportation commissioner and leader in the effort to revitalize camden. report today by the prosecutor is being emphatically challenged by shar i dan's four grown sons. in a statement today they said, quote, we will not allow our father to be convicted based on guesswork. resulting from an inadequate and incomplete investigation simply because he is not here to defend himself. >> philadelphia police arrested 19-year-old zachary pitchard for stabbing death of mother. his grandmother was city being his grandmother was city beingly third in the attack. officials state home and 2800 block of reynolds street in bridesburg was in deplorable condition with fee feces all over the floor. >> two more women accusing bill cosby of sexual assault. margie shapiro and suxt ny wells say they were drugged and assaulted by the comedian in the 19 70s when teenagers. more than 30 women made similar claims agai