Police Continue Search for Murderer of Diner Owner

Published on May 27, 2014

On Saturday, May 28, 2011, Chafic Steve Ezzeddine was found murdered inside his place of business, the Kenvil Diner, located on Route 46 in the Kenvil section of Roxbury Township, New Jersey. As the three year anniversary of the murder approaches, the crime remains unsolved but the investigation continues to be active. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office and the Roxbury Township Police Department continue to pursue leads in the investigation.

There is currently a $25,000 reward from multiple sources being coordinated through Crimestoppers for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of anyone responsible for the murder of Mr. Ezzeddine. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office is not involved in any aspect of the reward being offered.

Law enforcement asks that anyone with information in regards to this investigation please contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit at 973-285-6200, the Roxbury Police Department at 973-448-2090, or Crimestoppers at 973-COP-CALL, www.morriscrimestoppers.org or www.morrisprosecutor.org. Persons reporting information may remain anonymous.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor/SDAG Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us