Man Charged After Girlfriend's Remains Found

Christopher Blevins, 45, has been charged with disturbing and desecrating human remains after allegedly dumping the body of his girlfriend, Laura Hughes, in Belleplain State Forest, NJ. Hughes' body was found inside a refrigerator wrapped in a sleeping bag and secured with blue ratchet straps on December 22, though it is believed to have been left there since late July. Blevins fled to Mexico on August 2 and later surrendered to authorities, claiming involvement in a 'violent incident' that may have led to Hughes' death. Despite charges for desecrating remains and hindering apprehension, no murder charges have been filed, and the cause of Hughes' death remains undetermined. Another suspect, a 46-year-old man, was charged with obstruction for refusing to cooperate with police investigations. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the case.