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).
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Suspect's Wooded Hiding Spots Focus of Search for Missing Girl
(originally published by WABC 7 New York July 21, 2004)
(Howell-WABC, July 21, 2004) — The search for a missing teenage girl leads police to several wooded areas in New Jersey.
Brittney Gregory, 16, was last seen July 11th and is now feared dead. Even with a man in custody, police are still searching for her body, and investigators hope their latest leads point them in the right direction.
New Jersey reporter Jen Maxfield reports from Howell with the story.
This is the hometown of suspect Jack Fuller where he lived his whole life, when he wasn't spending time in jail for robbery and burglary. Neighbors tell us that when Fuller had trouble at home, he would camp out in the woods nearby.
And police believe that's where he buried Brittney Gregory after he killed her.
Investigators searched for Brittney's body in a densely-wooded area off of Randolph Road in Howell Township, just a few miles from the house she disappeared from, and where her anguished family waits for news.
Susan Wood, Victim's Aunt: "The search (for) the body is the hardest, hardest part."
Searchers are using helicopters and search dogs to explore several sites in Monmouth and Ocean Counties around the Lakewood/Howell border. They are focused on a forested, swampy area where Brittney's alleged killer once lived.
Jack Fuller Jr., 38, the father of one of Brittney's sister's friends, is apparently not cooperating with investigators.
Susan Wood: "I hope and pray to God that Brittney ... returns to us, so we can do the necessary things by her that should be done."
Brittney went missing on July 11, just hours after she told her family she needed a ride to her boyfriend's house. Prosecutors say they have evidence that shows there is no hope of finding Brittney alive.
Friends of the Gregory family have offered to help search the woods to help bring Brittney home.
Denette Oryniak, Family Friend: "We want to find her though, it doesn't seem like we're going to find her. Just, we look, and look, and look, and we're hoping for something."
But police are now asking friends and neighbors to stay out of the woods, fearing that they will disturb crucial evidence. Now there is nothing for them to do but wait.
Denette Oryniak: "We want to put her to rest. She's got to come home."
Even though they've been discouraged from participating in this search, neighbors are now putting up ribbons saying "Find Brittney," in support of the Gregory family.
