ELIZABETH CHERYL MASCARELLI | Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing, Dismembering Man | Took a Break to Grab a Quick Bite at McDonald's and Returned to Mutilate His Body Like an Animal Carcass at the Butcher | ALS

Elizabeth Mascarelli. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Trenton, NJ. February 14, 2025. Content unknown. SEALED.

A Descent into Darkness: The Elizabeth Mascarelli Case

In the quiet coastal town of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, the name Elizabeth Cheryl Mascarelli became synonymous with a chilling tale of crime and betrayal. Born on March 15, 1995, in Toms River, New Jersey, Elizabeth's early life gave little indication of the darkness that would later unfold. Details about her family background and education remain sparse, but by her late twenties, she was known to associate with individuals on the fringes of society, including Maxwell Johnston, a 35-year-old ex-convict from Manchester Township.

The series of events that thrust Elizabeth into the public eye began on June 27, 2024, when Johnston murdered his ex-girlfriend, 25-year-old Gabriella Caroleo, on a street in Manchester Township. Fleeing the scene, Johnston sought refuge at a residence on Ravenwood Drive in Toms River, where Elizabeth and several others were staying. Despite being aware of Johnston's crime, Elizabeth allowed him to hide in the home for four days, during which tensions escalated.

On July 3, 2024, the situation took a gruesome turn. Elizabeth shot 56-year-old Kelly Rollason, the homeowner who had offered them shelter, three times in the head. With the assistance of housemates Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick; Jarred Palumbo, 36, of Manchester; and Danielle Bolstad, 42, of Barnegat, they dismembered Rollason's body (legs amputated from torso, a hatchet in his chest) and disposed of the remains in Jackson Township. The group even took a break during this macabre act to eat at a local McDonald's, displaying a chilling detachment from their heinous crime.

The law caught up with them on July 5, 2024, when detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, alongside the U.S. Marshals Service, arrived at the Ravenwood Drive residence to apprehend Johnston. While three occupants exited the house upon request, Johnston and Elizabeth remained inside. Mascarelli took trophy photos of the body to save on her phone as "a memory of something she seems to be proud of''.

Two days later, when law enforcement was engaged in a shootout as they were closing in on Johnson at the Toms River home, Mascarelli was in a bedroom with him, engaged in a sex act and live-streaming photos and video of them "licking and kissing the gun that he was using to open fire''. After a prolonged standoff, Elizabeth emerged and was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment of injuries sustained during the ordeal. Johnston was later found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Further investigations unveiled the full extent of the group's actions. Elizabeth was charged with harboring a fugitive, desecration of human remains, and multiple weapons offenses. Her accomplices faced charges of hindering apprehension and desecration of human remains. The community was left in shock, grappling with the brutal nature of the crimes committed in their midst.

In a courtroom filled with palpable tension, Elizabeth stood before Judge Guy P. Ryan on January 31, 2025. Expressing remorse, she acknowledged the gravity of her actions. "Nothing can justify what happened that day,'' she said before being sentenced. "Nothing can truly describe the way I feel inside about this situation,'' she said. "All I can say is, I'm sorry.'' The judge sentenced her to 25 years in prison for aggravated manslaughter, mandating that she serve at least 85% of her sentence before eligibility for parole. Her co-defendants awaited their respective sentences, each facing the consequences of their involvement in the harrowing events.

This case serves as a stark reminder of how quickly individuals can become entangled in a web of crime and violence. It underscores the importance of community vigilance and the need for accessible support systems to prevent such tragedies. In a macabre twist, items bearing Elizabeth's autograph have become sought after by certain collectors, their rarity and the infamy surrounding her name lending them a morbid value.

The story of Elizabeth Mascarelli is a testament to the depths of human depravity and the far-reaching impact of crime on victims, families, and communities alike.

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