by: Posted: May 9, 2021 / 04:24 PM EDT / Updated: May 9, 2021 / 04:25 PM EDT Scene of fatal Jersey City fire under investigation by arson and homicide investigators (PIX11). JERSEY CITY, NJ — Police arrested a Jersey City man on Sunday, days after he allegedly killed his 60-year-old mother and set her home on fire. Jacqueline Nelson was found in critical condition just before 1 a. m. on Thursday, officials said. She died several hours later at the hospital. The fire at her home was under control by around 1:20 a. m. Police arrested Terrance Nelson just after 8 a. on Mother's Day at his mother's Virginia Avenue home. He was charged with murder. New Jersey Videos NJ toddler dies after 'gruesome' incident Herd immunity vs. functional immunity 'Functional immunity' in sight for tri-state Paterson secures funding to expand police body camera program Trending Stories Don't Miss
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