Newark Man Gets Life Sentence After Admitting to 2024 Murder

A Newark resident will spend the rest of his life behind bars after admitting to a deadly crime that shook the community in 2024.

Nobert Matara, age 33, entered a guilty plea to first-degree murder charges on April 29, 2026, during proceedings at New Castle County Superior Court. The case stems from the killing of 33-year-old Tracy Nyariki in December 2024.

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings expressed her reaction to the disturbing nature of the crime, stating: “The facts of this case are beyond disturbing. It is difficult to […]”

The guilty plea comes after an extensive investigation into Nyariki’s death, which occurred nearly two years ago. Court records show Matara will serve a life sentence for the conviction.