Introduction
This blog is a tracking of the murder case of Brittney Gregory by Jack Fuller Jr. for those looking for information.
I had planned to cover the facts as they unfolded, piece together as much of the press and information as I can, since many of the sources of information are
either poorly linked, or disappear to archives (some paid).
At some point I still hope to get some, interviews with some of the players in this case,as well as Brittney's family and friends. I have opted not to even try up until now as I felt there were other places their attention needed to be focused.
While I tried to remain unbiased, once Fuller admitted to killing Brittney, it became impossible for me as a father of a young girl to be COMPLETELY "fair and balanced".
But despite that, all information that I uncover will be found here.
Please feel free to comment, but remain civil. (especially towards each other).
Friday, July 30, 2004
Prosecutor: Cause of death not known in Brittney Gregory's slaying
(published on Philly Burbs 07-30-2004. Credit Associated Press)
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A 16-year-old girl whose body was found buried in a shallow grave suffered head injuries but investigators do not know yet how she died.
Ocean County Prosecutor Thomas F. Kelaher said Brittney Gregory's head injuries were not fatal. The teen may have been suffocated, although the autopsy results are pending, he said.
"I just don't know for sure," Kelaher told the newspaper for Friday's editions. "It's going to be up to the medical people."
The 16-year-old's mother had told the Asbury Park Press on Wednesday that authorities told her that her daughter suffered "blunt-force trauma to her head."
Gregory's body was found Tuesday in a grave beneath a power line transmission tower in Lakewood, about two miles from her house.
Gregory, a straight-A student at Brick Memorial High School, disappeared July 11. Officials have not said how she died, where or when.
Jack Fuller, 38, of Howell Township, has been charged with murder in Gregory's death. He is being held on $1 million bail.
Fuller, who has a history of drug and theft-related arrests and was released from prison in April 2003, has not cooperated with authorities.
Prosecutors have not said what evidence led them to accuse him.
At the site where Gregory's body was found, people have left flowers, teddy bears and stuffed animals.
"You just want to cry," Gina Hall, 32, of Toms River, told the Asbury Park Press. "Your heart breaks for the family."
Family members were preparing for a Sunday memorial service and then a private funeral on Monday.
Debra Gregory said she was still awaiting word about whether her imprisoned son - who once was engaged to the daughter of the man charged with killing Brittney Gregory - would be allowed to serve as a pallbearer at the funeral.
William B. Gregory, 23, is serving 16 months in a youth correctional facility in Hamilton. He reached a plea deal after being charged with conspiring to rob a man in 2003.
