The Murder of April Kauffman: A South Jersey Secret | Crime Salad

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🗓️ 24 April 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Egg Harbor Township in South Jersey is a place where community roots run deep, and no one was more rooted than April Christine Kauffman. A beloved local business owner, fiercely outspoken radio personality, and dedicated veterans' advocate, April was a pillar of Atlantic County. But on May 10, 2012, the affluent, quiet neighborhoods of Linwood, New Jersey, were shattered when April was found murdered inside her own home. In this episode, Ricky and Ashley unpack a case that frustrated a community for years. We dive into the immediate alibi of her husband, prominent endocrinologist Dr. James Kauffman, the shocking involvement of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, and an illicit drug ring hiding in plain sight. Most importantly, we follow the relentless, six-year fight for justice led by April’s daughter, Kimberly Pack, who refused to let the system sweep her mother's case under the rug. Support April's Cause April’s family and friends continue to keep her legacy alive. If you want to follow the ongoing work in her name or support the causes she championed, please visit: Website: aprilkaufman.net Facebook: Justice for April Kaufman Veterans Support: If you are in Atlantic County, consider supporting the American Legion Post 352 in Somers Point, home of the annual April Christine Kauffman Veterans Advocate Award. Thanks for listening and supporting the show. If you want to help keep the show going, get access to ad-free episodes, and join our amazing community, we’d love to have you! Patreon: patreon.com/CrimeSaladPodcast Merch: Grab your gear at crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com Thanks To Our Sponsors Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to trymiracle.com/crimesalad and use the promo code CRIMESALAD at checkout to save over 40% off, plus get an extra 20% off and a FREE 3-piece towel set! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Egg Harbor Township in South Jersey isn't the glitzy boardwalk of Atlantic City, but it's close
0:21.7	enough to see the neon glow on a humid summer night. It sits on the edge of the sprawing New Jersey
0:28.3	Pine Barrens, a landscape filled with dense scrub pines, sandy soil, and winding back roads.
0:35.4	It's beautiful, but it's also a place where it's very easy to disappear.
0:39.8	There are quiet residential pockets like Bargown or Scullyville, side by side with
0:45.4	bustling commercial corridors and the FAA Tech Center. It's a town of commuters, casino workers,
0:53.1	and families that have been there for generations.
0:56.2	In May, the air starts to get heavy with a specific South Jersey humidity, a mix of salt spray
1:02.5	from the ocean and the scent of damp pie needles from the barrens. It's the sweet spot where
1:08.3	locals feel like they own the town before the summer crowds descend.
1:12.6	People are opening up their windows, getting the patio furniture out, and maybe heading over to storybook land or hitting the local ball fields.
1:20.4	The boardwalks in Atlantic City are testing their lights.
1:23.6	And the marinas in Egg Harbor are buzzing with people.
1:27.1	They're getting their boats ready for the great Egg Harbor Bay.
1:30.3	It's supposed to be the beginning of the good times.
1:33.7	Specifically in 2012, Egg Harbor saw a warm early spring.
1:38.6	It was a clear bright Thursday morning when the 911 call came in,
1:42.8	and it changed the whole community in Atlanta County for years.
1:47.3	This is the story of April Christine Kaufman. I'm Ashley. I'm Ricky. And you are listening to
1:53.5	Crime Salad.
2:16.5	April Christine was born on October 27, 1964, in Atlantic City, and she was a lifelong shore resident, deeply rooted in South Jersey, and known by many.
2:19.0	According to the press of Atlantic City,
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