Mazie Slater pursues lawsuit against police for the murders of Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb
Topic Summary:
- David Mazie and Beth Baldinger, of Mazie Slater Katz and Freeman in Roseland New Jersey, represent the family of Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb, who were killed by a New Jersey State Trooper.
- Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb were in a relationship, and were both killed on August 1st 2025 out side Ms. Semanchik’s home in Franklin Township.
- Her ex-boyfriend, Lieutenant Santos, was also found deceased in a vehicle a few hours later.
- In the days leading up to their deaths, Lauren had called the Franklin Township Police Department and expressed concerns that Lt. Santos was a state trooper and making her uncomfortable, but allegedly did not receive a follow-up.
- Although the Franklin Township Police Department has declined to comment at this time (August 21, 2025) and the case in ongoing, Mr. Mazie is fiercely representing the families as they pursue a lawsuit against the police and points to a manual of New Jersey State Police policies on domestic violence incidents that should have been followed.
News Articles:
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- The New York Times – Police ‘Failed’ Slain Woman Who Reported Ex’s Harassment, Family Says
- NJ.com – N.J. domestic violence law could change after cop killed his ex and her new boyfriend
- CBS News – Families of victims in New Jersey double murder-suicide planning to sue police
- The New York Post – Murdered NJ vet Lauren Semanchik left voicemail with police begging for help months before ex-boyfriend killed her: ‘She was failed’
- Tioga Publishing – Attorneys hold news conference on planned lawsuit in connection with NJ double homicide
- Patch – Double Murder Victim’s Families To Sue NJ Police Over Perceived Inaction