Former Wesleyan soccer player accused of murdering his brother

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Incredibly sad and disturbing story

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/middlesex/former-wesleyan-soccer-player-accused-of-killing-brother-in-new-jersey/

A former Wesleyan soccer player was arrested this week for the murder of his brother in New Jersey, according to the Mercer County prosecutor's office.

Matthew Hertgen, 31, was charged with first-degree murder and various weapon offenses related to possession of a knife and golf club, along with one count of third-degree animal cruelty in connection to the death of his brother, 26-year-old Joseph Hertgen.

Officials with Wesleyan University confirmed Matthew Hertgen attended Wesleyan and played on the men's soccer team before graduating in 2015. Both were living in Princeton Borough at the time of the alleged crime.

Matthew Hertgen played 53 games over four years at Wesleyan, graduating in 2015

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Definitely saw that very sad news.