Deceased/Not Found NJ - Sarah Stern, 19, Neptune City, 2 December 2016 #3 *Guilty*

[cass523]

New Jersey Supreme Court won't hear appeal by Sarah Stern's killer Liam McAtasney​

The Neptune City man serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2016 murder of childhood friend Sarah Stern has lost his bid to have the state's highest court hear an appeal of his case.

The New Jersey Supreme Court on May 4 issued a one-page order declining to hear an appeal by 25-year-old Liam McAtasney of his 2019 conviction and life term in the murder of the 19-year-old Neptune City woman.

The high court's order brings to an end McAtasney's direct appeals process in the shocking case that riveted the Shore area and beyond. It means a February decision by the Appellate Division of Superior Court upholding McAtasney's conviction and sentence will stand.

The three-judge appeals panel in February issued a 63-page opinion in which it declined to overturn McAtasney's convictions for murder, felony murder, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, desecration of human remains, tampering with evidence and hindering apprehension.

https://www.app.com/story/news/loca...high-court-liam-mcatasney-appeal/70220568007/

 

[Seattle1]

New Jersey Supreme Court won't hear appeal by Sarah Stern's killer Liam McAtasney​

The Neptune City man serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2016 murder of childhood friend Sarah Stern has lost his bid to have the state's highest court hear an appeal of his case.

The New Jersey Supreme Court on May 4 issued a one-page order declining to hear an appeal by 25-year-old Liam McAtasney of his 2019 conviction and life term in the murder of the 19-year-old Neptune City woman.

The high court's order brings to an end McAtasney's direct appeals process in the shocking case that riveted the Shore area and beyond. It means a February decision by the Appellate Division of Superior Court upholding McAtasney's conviction and sentence will stand.

The three-judge appeals panel in February issued a 63-page opinion in which it declined to overturn McAtasney's convictions for murder, felony murder, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, desecration of human remains, tampering with evidence and hindering apprehension.

https://www.app.com/story/news/loca...high-court-liam-mcatasney-appeal/70220568007/

This dude's delusions about himself are offensive headlines! Continuing support and peace to Sarah's family and true friends.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

A New Jersey teen is being remembered, nearly 10 years after her murder. As part of her reporting, Juju Chang visits the bridge where 19-year-old Sarah Stern's car was found abandoned, launching an investigation. It's also where a tribute to Sarah remains today. Listen to 'Bridge of Lies' - a new podcast series from 20/20 and ABC Audio - wherever you get your podcasts

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1688902262470310

 

[dotr]

Mar 17, 2026
"Bridge of Lies" dives into the disappearance of 19-year-old Sarah Stern and the damning evidence that led investigators to one of her closest friends.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Two years after 19-year-old Sarah Stern went missing, her murder trial begins. As the case unfolds, Sarah's father sits in the courtroom listening to details about the investigation. He then takes the stand himself - coming face to face with his daughter's former friend, now on trial for her death.

All episodes of "Bridge of Lies" - the new podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio – are available now wherever you get your podcasts.
[ABC 20/20 on Instagram: "The trial probes what we really know, or think we know, about those closest to us. Listen to 'Bridge of Lies' Episode 6 wherever you get your podcasts. #truecrimepodcasts #truecrime #mystery"