An eight-month pregnant New Jersey woman, who has only been identified as R.L., was killed by a male who waited 90 minutes for her to come home, R.L. was able to deliver the baby before she died.

The 30-year old assailant Donqua Thomas of Patterson, New Jersey turned himself in on Saturday.

Via Paterson Times:

Thomas is accused of killing a 31-year-old woman identified as “R.L.” on Thursday at around 1:37 p.m. outside 5 Christina Place. He allegedly parked a vehicle at the woman’s residence for over an hour and half, waiting for her to arrive.

When she arrived, she parked next to him and got out of her vehicle. Moments later, Thomas shot her several times and drove off, authorities said.

The woman, who was eight-month pregnant, was rushed to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. She gave birth, but succumbed to her injuries from the shooting.

The nature of R.L. and Donqua’s relationship has not been released, and an investigation is ongoing.

See clip from the news report below:


This is a very unfortunate situation that has ruined two lives and impacted many more.

Source: NBC New York

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