2 men charged in 16-year-old cold case in New Jersey after new tip received: officials
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EWING TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) — After reopening a 16-year-old cold case, police have charged two people in connection to a 2008 homicide in Ewing Township, New Jersey, according to officials.
Officials said a tip in March 2023 led to reopening the case. The tip helped officials charge Breyon Goodman, 36 and Jason Howard, 41, for their alleged roles.
On May 9, 2008, police received a call that Leroy Julious was on the ground bleeding. When police arrived, they said they found a vehicle parked in front of a home surrounded by several people, including Howard. People who saw what happened showed the cops where Julious was on the ground in a nearby lot.
Julious had blood on his face and neck and was suffering from severe head trauma, according to officials. He also had his pockets “turned inside out,” officials said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe Julious might have been robbed. He was known to carry money and was missing his wallet when he was found, officials said.
Investigators also believe Julious had been dragged from a nearby house, where the attack started, into the gravel lot where he died.
“For 16 years, the senseless, cruel death of Leroy Julious has gone unsolved,” said Attorney General Matthew Platkin. “But law enforcement did not forget and did not give up. We hope the charges bring a measure of relief to the victim’s grieving loved ones.”
Goodman was arrested on April 15, and Howard is already incarcerated in Rhode Island for an unrelated crime, according to officials. Howard and Goodman were both charged with the following:
Murder in the first-degree
Felony Murder in the first-degree
Robbery in the first-degree
“We are continuing to investigate this murder and are asking for the public’s help,” prosecutor Angelo Onofri said. “Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact MCHTF detectives at (609) 989-6406 or mchtftips@mercercounty.org.”
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