Patrick J. Camilli
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court against 59-year-old PATRICK J. CAMILLI of Washington Township, NJ in connection with his recent conviction for the 2021 murder of Mary E. Huber.
On Sunday, October 24, 2021, at approximately 12:05 a.m., the Washington Township Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an incident at a private residence in Washington Township, NJ. Upon arrival, Officers located PATRICK J. CAMILLI on the floor of the residence, lying on top of 51-year-old Mary E. Huber, and there was a knife near him. Mary E. Huber suffered multiple stab wounds and bruises, and was transported to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, where she was pronounced deceased. PATRICK J. CAMILLI was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment of self-inflicted stab wounds. After his treatment and as a result of the ensuing investigation, Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutors Office Homicide Squad and the Washington Township Police Department arrested PATRICK J. CAMILLI for the murder of Mary E. Huber. An autopsy of Mary E. Huber performed by the Office of the Bergen County Medical Examiner revealed Mary E. Huber suffered at least 29 sharp force injuries and 20 blunt force injuries during the attack.
On October 7, 2024, after a four-week trial before the Honorable James X. Sattely, P.J.S.C. in Bergen County Superior Court, a jury convicted PATRICK J. CAMILLI of murder for the purposeful or knowing killing of Mary E. Huber, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
On December 6, 2024, during a proceeding in Bergen County Superior Court before the Honorable James X. Sattely, P.J.S.C., PATRICK J. CAMILLI was sentenced to life imprisonment in a New Jersey State Prison pursuant to his conviction. The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutors Yomara Castro and Craig A. Becker of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (“BCPO”). They were assisted by Sergeant Anthony Primiano and Detective Jeff Hansen of the BCPO Major Crimes Unit, as well as BCPO Victim Advocate Susan Tanis.
Prosecutor Musella thanks the prosecution team for their zealous advocacy, and for helping to bring justice for Mary E. Huber, her family, and friends. Prosecutor Musella also commends the Detectives of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the members of the Washington Township and Westwood Police Departments, as well as the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office for their skill and professionalism in investigating this matter.