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Andre Harris and Jennifer Sweeney indicted for Tyrita Julius murder
Andre Harris and Jennifer Sweeney, the duo charged with the murder of Tyrita Julius, was formally indicted in Monmouth County Superior Court on 9 charges.
Freehold, NJ – Andre Harris and Jennifer Sweeney, the duo charged with the murder of Tyrita Julius, was formally indicted in Monmouth County Superior Court on nine charges.
What happened to Tyrita Julius
Tyrita Julius survived one attempt against her life in a shooting in Linden, N.J. in November 2015, but would unforunately meet her fate as prosecutors say the two succeeded in killing Julius on the second try.
Tyrita Julius went missing in March and was found in a backyard of a Long Branch, N.J. home.
Authorities say she was strangled to death before her body was buried.
Andre Harris and Jennifer Sweeney Indicted For The Murder Of Tyrita Julius
Andre Harris and Jennifer Sweeney were charged with both attempting to kill and later killing Julius, court records show.
In connection to the Linden shooting, they were indicted on two counts of first degree attempted murder, one count of first degree conspiracy, one count of second degree unlawful possession of a handgun and one count of possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose.
Charges
In connection to Julius’ strangling death, Harris and Sweeney were indicted on one count of first degree murder, one count of third degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, one count of second degree disturbing or desecrating human remains, and one count of fourth degree tampering with physical evidence.
The weapon charge in the second half of the indictment referred to “an electrical extension cord” which they are accused of using unlawfully against Julius.
Jennifer Sweeney said she dropped off Tyrita Julius at the Long Branch, N.J. train station, the last time anyone saw her.
But Monmouth and Union County prosecutors said that not only had Sweeney lied about that, she and Harris had killed Julius and disposed of her body.
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5-year-old helps save his family from house fire
5-year-old Juwan Perry Jr. is being held a hero after saving his family from a house fire. Juwan’s mom says if it wasn’t for her son they likely wouldn’t have survived.
5-year-old Juwan Perry Jr is being held a hero after alerting his mother to a house fire, saving his family lives.
5-year-old saves family
On Apr. 5th around 4:40 am, Juwan woke up to the smell of smoke in his home in Warren, Michigan.
He said he saw flames and called for his mother.
His screams came just in time, and his mom Brittany was able to get all seven of the children in the home outside to safety.
Juwan’s mom says if it wasn’t for her son they likely wouldn’t have survived.
As for Juwan, he told WXYZ-TV his motivation for helping save his family despite the fear. “Because I love everybody,” he said.
The Warren Fire Department got the fire under control but the home is a total loss.
To help in recovering from this devastating loss, a GoFundMe has been launched to support them during this challenging time.
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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes northeastern United States
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Lebanon, New Jersey shook the northeastern United States on Friday morning.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the northeastern United States on Friday morning.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 4.8-magnitude earthquake was detected near Lebanon, New Jersey, at 10:23 a.m. Friday.
The earthquake was felt in New Hampshire down to Maryland.
According to the Richter scale, which is used to measure earthquake magnitude, they considered the event a “light” earthquake. Still, the geological survey posted on X that it was “notable.” They went on further to say earthquakes are “uncommon but not unheard of along the Atlantic Coast”.
It’s not yet clear if anyone was hurt in Friday’s quake.
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9-year-old cancer survivor killed in tragic school bus accident
A family is in mourning after a 9-year-old cancer survivor was tragically killed in an accident in Orlando.
A family is in mourning after a 9-year-old cancer survivor was tragically killed in an accident in Orlando, Florida.
9-year-old cancer survivor tragically killed
Elyas Amyr Marshall-Rodriguez got off the bus Tuesday afternoon and, as he was walking away from the bus, he dropped his football when he crawled under the bus to get it and the vehicle began moving.
Marshall-Rodriguez was in remission for leukemia when he was killed on Tuesday after being diagnosed at 2-years-old, according to his family who spoke at his vigil.
He loved life
“He was the life of the party,” said Trenae Gayle, Marshall-Rodriguez’ cousin. “He loved football; he loved basketball. He loved all sports.”
The family has set up a GoFundMe.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and the investigation is currently ongoing.
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