LONG BRANCH – Scott Kologi was just 16 years old when he murdered four family members on New Year’s Eve in 2017. Now 20, he faces up to four life sentences in state prison.
His victims were his sister, Brittany Kologi, 18; his mother, Linda Kologi, 44, his father, Steven Kologi, 42, and his grandfather’s companion, Mary Schultz, 70.
Police said they responded to calls of shots fired at the Wall Street home and found the victims in various locations in the house shortly before midnight. They also found the Century Arms C39v2 semi-automatic rifle he used.
“The jury’s verdict confirms that Scott Kologi was responsible for his decisions and actions on the night that culminated with him killing four members of his family,” Acting Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. “This trial hinged on issues of mental health and the responsibility of this defendant. It is clear that the jury considered all of the evidence, including testimony of expert witnesses, as well as the applicable law, in rendering its verdict. In recognizing the criminality of the defendant’s actions, we also recognize that this is a tragedy for all of the family members who are left to mourn this tremendous loss. This Office will continue to hold the perpetrators of gun violence responsible.”
Sentencing in the case has been scheduled for June 30.
