Two little boys in Hillsborough, ages five and seven, died - and police say the children’s mother is responsible.

Authorities in Somerset County have revealed that 35-year old Priyatharsini Natarajan is charged with murder after the boys were found by their father inside the family home at the Brookhaven Lofts complex.

That complex sits off of Route 206.

Police say the children's dad arrived at their Hillsborough home from work and called 911 after finding both children unconscious.

First responders on scene were not able to save their lives.

Neighbors say they were deeply affected by the loss.

“It’s very awful, Jesus I can’t believe that. I’m scared. A mother who killed her kids, I don’t know like it’s very very sad I pray for the families of the kids. If she’s in jail, that’s fine,” said Amaka Fidelis.

Other neighbors have said their own children went to school with the boys at the Sunnymead Elementary School in Hillsborough.

“It’s a great tragedy; no one should be going through that. I hope they find out what happened and why and what was the reason…especially for the father,” said Bek Ibragimov.

Investigators with the Somerset County Prosecutors Office has not yet revealed a cause of death.

That will be determined by the medical examiner.

Natarajan is being held at the Somerset County Jail and awaiting a court appearance.