Shocking Revelation: New Jersey Man Allegedly Admits to Wife’s Murder with Barbell in Chilling Family Messages

Upon reviewing the email, investigators found that it not only expressed animosity toward Stacy Kless but also mentioned a new romantic involvement with a woman from Central America. Additionally, the email contained details of the crime that were consistent with the evidence collected at the scene, according to the affidavit.

The affidavit states that workers scheduled to perform repairs at the residence arrived at approximately 9:05 a.m. and encountered Kless outside the home.

Investigators said the workers observed a scratch and blood on Kless’ face. He allegedly refused to allow them inside and asked that the appointment be rescheduled.

Ocean Township police officers responded to the couple’s home on Seward Drive and forced entry into the residence to check on the occupants’ welfare.

Officers found Stacy Kless dead in the basement with a barbell resting across her neck and throat, according to court records. She was pronounced dead later that morning.

A sign for the Monmouth Service Area is displayed along the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey. Prosecutors said Michael A. Kless was later found unconscious in his vehicle at a New Jersey rest area after allegedly killing his wife. (Getty Images)

Along with first-degree murder, Kless has been charged with third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. Prosecutors identified the weapon as a barbell.

Court records indicate investigators classified the case as involving domestic violence and determined Kless allegedly attempted to or did strangle the victim during the incident.

Authorities allege Kless fled the residence after the killing. Investigators tracked his vehicle traveling north on the Garden State Parkway before he allegedly contacted another individual and said he was attempting to overdose on medication at a rest stop, according to the affidavit.

The couple’s two adult children later provided investigators with text messages that authorities said contained admissions from their father regarding their mother’s death.

Court records also show investigators seized multiple electronic devices, including phones, during the investigation.

Kless remains hospitalized and is in the custody of the Monmouth County Jail, according to Santiago.

Despite the charges, Kless is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.