Judge Esther Salas son Daniel Anderl died after a shooting incident at the North Brunswick home.
A renowned US District Court judge, Esther Salas, is the first Hispanic woman serving in the District of New Jersey. She has been active in the legal career for over a decade.
She has recently come to the public’s attention after opening up about her son, Daniel Anderl’s remembrance & how the judge and her husband are doing everything to keep his legacy alive.
Learn about Judge Esther and her beloved child, who passed away in a tragedy.
What Happened To Judge Esther Salas Son Daniel Anderl?
Judge Esther Salas son, Daniel Anderl, passed away on 19 July 2020 in his own family home. An attacker killed him in a racially motivated assault.
As per ABCnews, the gunman tried to kill Salas after appearing at home as a delivery driver. Additionally, her husband, Mark A. Anderl, an attorney, also was injured during the incident.
At the time, Daniel was only 20-years of age, pursuing his career while chasing after his dream. Salas opened up her heavy heart along with her husband and stated, “He sacrificed his life for his father and me.”
Nearly after two years, the judge and her partner still mourn for their beloved child, who left this world early.
Judge Esther Salas’s Son Killer Roy Den Hollander In Prison
As per the CBS News, the FBI concluded Roy Den Hollander as Judge Esther Salas’s son killer, who acted alone in the murder of a young boy. He died on 20 July 2020 and is not in prison.
The 72-years-old lawyer took his own life in Rockland, New York. Upon investigation, the officers found out about his grudge against Salas, and he was a self-claimed “anti-feminist attorney.”
The FBI started connecting the dots on the lawyer’s death; they found a FedEx envelope on the car, on which the address was to Salas’s resident.
What Is Judge Esther Salas’ Proposed New Bill About?
After nearly two years after her son’s death, Judge Esther Salas’ proposed a new Bill to protect judges. She currently battles to keep the public official’s information private and limit access.
She mentioned, “The Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act is ready to go. It’s been ready to go for months.”
She added, “It’s narrowly tailored to address this immediate interest, this governmental interest that is vital to democracy.”