She was a bright light, a ray of sunshine, always smiling.

Gerardot wrote that “early in my career, I realized something that changed my outlook on what I did for a living. 'I broke her heart,' he says, referring to Jennair in the ABC interview. After shooting Chapman to death, Jennair killed herself inside Chapman’s home, police said. I still love her. Meredith, a 2007 graduate of the University of Delaware, worked for the school in media relations and marketing and ran unsuccessfully for a state Senate seat in Delaware in 2016. “She wore a wig, and took a train from Delaware to Radnor. The wife could read all his text messages, see his photos and review records of calls with Chapman. The wife could read all his text messages, see his photos and review records of calls with Chapman. At first he denied the affair. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I looked back at my empty apartment one last time, locked the door one last time, and got on the elevator one last time. According to his LinkedIn page, he lives in the San Diego area and works as creative director for AMResorts. “Seemed so Perfect…” one person commented on the thread under a photo of the couple on Jennair’s page.

She described herself as a “senior Executive Marketing Director at University of Delaware” and “Associate Business Consultant at Ruffalo Noel Levitz,” as well as “Adjunct Faculty at University of Delaware” and “Former Director of Digital Communication at University of Delaware.” However, her LinkedIn page said that Chapman was working for Villanova University at the time of her death. Mark Gerardot said he spent 45 days alone in Delaware, and that his wife, upon rejoining him, noticed he had become distant. He also started traveling. He wrote this with the introduction for it: I have spent many sleepless nights and months, desperately trying to piece it all together. “She was so articulate and so energetic and passionate about the job and accomplished at her age to be in the position that she was in. 'I broke her heart,' says Mark Gerardot in an ABC interview last month, referring to his wife, Jennair, who police say shot her husband's mistress before turning the gun on himself. Professional photos show the couple holding hands and walking on a beach with their dog. I wish I could take it back, She followed these up with several more text messages, telling Mark that he had “ruined her life” followed by “I hope you never find happiness” and finally “Bye Mark.”.

A hole that can’t begin to heal until I can get it all out in the open. Gerardot’s wife, Jennair, found out, and lay in wait for Meredith in her Pennsylvania home, shooting her to death. You're acting different,'' he recalled. FacebookA photo on Meredith Chapman’s Facebook page. Police found Chapman’s body on the first floor, along with that of Gerardot, 48. Radnor Township Police Superintendent William Colarulo told philly.com that the woman, later identified as Gerardot, suspected Chapman was having a relationship with her husband. Jennair Gerardot was also a marketing professional. That hypnotic gaze. Love never fails.”. How did I and so many others miss the signs? It's a real Chestburster!

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The tributes flowed on social media for Meredith Chapman as news of the tragedy broke. Pictured, Delaware couple, Jennair Gerardot and husband, Mark Gerardot and his wife’s alleged love rival, Meredith Chapman. 'I wish I wouldn't have hurt her because I loved her. Her death was sudden and tragic, but will not define who she was to the thousands of people who loved her. Chapman had a master’s degree from the University of Delaware in educational technology. To put it succinctly, I’m a hands-on creative leader, director, designer, storyteller, and a thorn in the side of the status quo.”.

Jason has solutions to address the current issues facing us and ideas for improving our City for the future. In 2018, Jennair Gerardot’s life was turned upside down when she discovered her husband of more than 20 years, Mark Gerardot, 49, was having an affair with a younger woman. The couple could have 'epic' fights, he said, and that she always had to 'have the last word.' She was shot and killed by Jennair Gerardot of Wilmington. Pictured above, Mark and Jeannair Gerardot. 'I can't picture her there. Concerned, Mark headed to Meredith’s home where he found both his wife and mistress in a pool of blood. She was bound for great things.”. On it, he described how he dealt with the trauma by starting over completely. Meredith had served as the director of digital communications and an adjunct professor at her alma mater, University of Delaware, until earlier this month, Meredith, pictured left with former Vice President Joe Biden and right with her former boss, ex-Rep Mike Castle, ran an unsuccessful campaign for State Senate District 8 in 2016, Happy couple: Meredith married Delaware politician Luke Chapman (right) in 2009, Meredith had just taken a new job as assistant vice president of Villanova University. The couple made an attempt to reconcile with couple's therapy. But quietly she was keeping close tabs on the husband and his mistress, and plotting revenge. We will miss her.”. Best of the memes mocking election fiasco, 'The issue we have in Georgia is it's close': Ballot official attempts to explain result delay and says state is down to its last 47,227 votes as Trump's tight lead HALVES in 24 hours to just 9,000, Hurry up already! “It’s very tragic,’’ said Sokola. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Recent campaign work include the 2013 Newark Special Mayoral Election and the 2012, 2014 and 2016 Newark City Council Elections.”. A natural, Meredith is an amazing communications pro. I wish I could take it back.'. And those glacial ways with her husband. As recently as March 30, she posted a message on her Facebook page referencing her husband's political career. The 33-year-old woman was married to former Newark, Delaware, City Councilman Luke Chapman for nearly a decade, but Colarulo revealed on Tuesday that the couple had separated. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Describing her political work, she wrote on LinkedIn, “Assist and lead various election bids in Delaware. Office romance: Police say Mark Gerardot (pictured with wife Jennair) at one time served as Meredith's subordinate, Hell hath no fury...: Jennair Gerardot (left and right) somehow learned of the affair and allegedly plotted to kill Meredith, Married bliss: Meredith is pictured as a bride with her groom Luke on their wedding day in 2009. “It was all gone. He says he's also writing a book, which is proving cathartic. It was more of a date.'. Why, of all people? Finally, as Valentine's Day approached, he admitted he was seeing Chapman. The scorned wife somehow found about her husband’s infidelity and set into motion a deadly plan of revenge targeting her younger romantic rival – a plan that Jennair detailed in a series of text messages and emails. Sheila Brennan, a divorce coach who began working with Jennair Gerardot, said the wife was boiling with resentment and anger over 'being tossed away' and 'being traded in' for a younger woman. “I’m saddened to hear what happened to Meredith Chapman. He wrote that writing has helped him and he rejects claims he’s doing it for fame or fortune. Meredith was such a wonderful person who continued her destiny to accomplish even bigger and better things as a agent of positivity and change,” wrote Mark Blake, who knew her, on Facebook. She was lying in wait, and she shot her as soon as she walked in, and then she shot herself.”. Private services were held on May 2, the University of Delaware reported. It's beginning to look a lot like lockdown: London's Oxford Street is deserted and streets stand empty after... Covid-19 cases are dropping in under-40s in England but still rising for older people, official data shows... 'Covid can kiss my back-end, I'm giving my mum the send-off she deserves! The couple made an attempt to reconcile with couple's therapy. A HUSBAND has revealed that he “still loves” his wife who shot dead his mistress, before turning the gun on herself. Meredith Chapman, a former television reporter who was a university marketing professional, had a bright future and present. Kitchen knife. She loved her family fiercely, was a compassionate friend and among the most talented and innovative professionals in her field.