N.J. mother tragically killed by ex-boyfriend in machete attack

Unheard Voices is saddened to report that Brianna Greenwood, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, our cousin, and so much more to the community, has passed away.

She was 29 years young.

A tragedy that has affected the community

Brianna was tragically attacked with a machete by her ex-boyfriend at an apartment complex in Wall Township, N.J. on Thursday, May 23.

Despite life saving efforts and 18 hours of surgery, Brianna could not overcome the massive injuries she sustained.

The 29-year-old mother of two succumbed to her injuries Thursday, May 30, at a local hospital.

Authorities alleges Brianna’s ex-boyfriend attacked her with a machete while one of her children was nearby.

Brianna Greenwood was a vibrant soul

A GoFundMe has been created to raise money for the family and Brianna’s two children.

“Brianna’s untimely departure serves as a stark reminder of the gravity of domestic violence. She, her children, and her family did not deserve to suffer at the hands of such cruelty,” the GoFundMe says.

“A vibrant soul whose life was tragically cut short by a senseless act of violence,” it continued.

Suspect charged for the death of Brianna Greenwood

Authorities have charged Brianna’s ex-boyfriend, Alex J. Williams, 24, with murder and other crimes related to her untimely death.

New Jersey machete attack

On Thursday May 23, around 9:22 a.m., Wall Township Police responded to the parking lot of the Glen Oaks Apartment Complex in Wall. Upon arrival, police found Brianna bloody and badly injured in the parking lot.

According to the affidavit, while EMS members were helping the victim, police found a man who fit the witness’s description sitting on a bench, and asked if he had just gotten into a fight with his girlfriend. He was then identified as Williams and was arrested without incident.

Previous domestic violence

Police say this is not the first domestic violence incident.

On Feb. 24, police were called to the victim’s home, where the victim said Williams had wrecked her home, stolen her phone and stopped her from leaving the residence or calling 911 during the dispute. Police said they saw obvious signs of damage throughout the home and scratches on the victim’s arms and hands.

In that case, Williams was charged with simple assault, criminal mischief, criminal restraint, theft and harassment in that incident, the affidavit said.

Brianna leaves behind her two children, 3 and 8, and a host of relatives and friends.