Murder victim found in Trenton, authorities investigating

A man reported missing last month was found dead inside a Walnut Avenue residence, and authorities have ruled his death a homicide, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office said.

Anthony D. White, 35, of Cuyler Avenue in Trenton, was reported missing by family members on March 19, 2026.

Police responded to a home at 409 Walnut Ave. on April 1, where they found White deceased, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey.

An autopsy conducted by the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the death was a homicide, Marbrey said. No additional details about the cause of death or any suspects have been released.

The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are continuing to investigate.

Authorities ask anyone with information to contact the task force at (609) 989-6406 or submit tips via email at mchtftips@mercercounty.org.