Atlantic City woman charged with manslaughter after deadly assault

Police say Ceani Barnes is charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter.

News 12 Staff

Oct 17, 2025, 11:25 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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A 22-year-old woman is behind bars this morning, accused of killing another woman in Atlantic City.
Police say Ceani Barnes is charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter.
Officers found 34-year-old Christina Burdette unresponsive Saturday at a home on Sheridan Avenue.
The medical examiner determined the cause of death was multiple blunt force trauma injuries with signs of chronic abuse.
Police have not released the connection between the two women.