Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 14, 2025, the Honorable Dina M. Vicari, J.S.C., ordered that Emiliano Davila, 41, of Keansburg, shall remained detained in the Ocean County Jail on the charge of Murder in connection with the death of Mary O’Connor, 32, of Seaside Heights. Davila is also being detained on the charge of Domestic Violence Aggravated Assault by way of Strangulation in connection with the same incident which occurred on November 3, 2025, in Seaside Heights. Ms. O’Connor succumbed to her injuries sustained as a result of the incident on November 5, 2025.
The detention hearing was handled by Supervising Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor Meghan O’Neill.
The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
R.P.C. 3.6(b)(6).