On the evening of New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2023, 41-year-old cosmetology teacher and mother of three Crystal Peterson was found inside an office building at 101 Williams Drive in Ramsey, New Jersey, with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Ramsey police responded to a homicide call at about 7:25 p.m. and discovered her there.

Investigators identified a suspect as 41-year-old chef Luis A. Suarez was located and arrested in Montclair shortly after the incident, and a handgun was recovered from his vehicle. He was charged with murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Law enforcement described the killing as a domestic violence incident; a motive was not immediately released.

A GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral expenses and support Peterson’s three children. If anyone knew Crystal, her relationships, or has information about the incident, please share what can help the investigation.