Sayreville Councilwoman Killer Sentenced Life Prison

Rashid Ali Bynum was sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, the borough's first Black elected official. Bynum was found guilty in June of fatally shooting Dwumfour inside her car outside her home, along with two weapons offenses, after a four-week trial. Evidence presented at trial included cellphone records, witness testimony placing Bynum at the scene, and his DNA found on a gun linked to the crime. Dwumfour, who was also a pastor, was shot in front of her apartment complex, and her death sparked a manhunt leading to Bynum's arrest in Virginia. Her family and community attended the sentencing, where they applauded as Bynum was led out of the courtroom, while his attorney indicated plans to appeal the verdict. The case has drawn attention due to Dwumfour's role as a community leader and the tragic nature of the crime.