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).
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Judge denies motion to reduce Jack Fuller’s bail
(originally published by Brick Township Bulletin November 11, 2004)
Prosecutor’s Office still waiting on autopsy results
BRICK — Jack Fuller Jr., the man authorities believe is responsible for Brittney Gregory’s death, remains in Ocean County jail after his attorney tried to have his bail reduced last week.
John Goins, an Elizabeth-based attorney, asked state Superior Court Judge Vincent Grasso to reduce Fuller’s $1 million bail on Nov. 1. The motion was denied after Executive Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor Ronald DeLigny presented information that the state police DNA laboratory found the blood in Fuller’s vehicle was that of the 16-year-old’s.
According to Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Robert A. Gasser, there was another passenger in Fuller’s vehicle with Brittney on July 11, the day she disappeared. Tom Long, the other passenger, was in the vehicle when Fuller picked Brittney up. At that time Brittney was seated in the rear of the vehicle and moved up front when Long was dropped off, Gasser said.
Another witness reportedly told police that Fuller spoke to him about how deep a body should be buried so it cannot be found. In addition, Fuller’s daughter has a restraining order against him and, therefore, Fuller would have no place to go if he were to make bail, Gasser said.
All this information was presented by DeLigny in an effort to keep his $1 million bail in place.
Gasser said on Friday that he spoke with Ocean County Prosecutor Thomas F. Kelaher and the autopsy results that would reveal the cause of Brittney’s death and whether or not she was sexually assaulted have not yet been returned.
Fuller has been held at Ocean County jail, Toms River, since July 18.
Brittney’s body was discovered on July 27 after she had been missing for two weeks. Her body was found buried in Lakewood in a 2-foot-deep grave near the Metedeconk River boundary, separating Monmouth and Ocean counties. The site is about 2 miles from Brittney’s home.
Authorities have disclosed little information about how the investigation led to Fuller, who has served two prison terms for burglary, theft and other offenses since 2000. Kelaher has said law enforcement authorities had more than ample evidence to establish probable cause and to arrest Fuller, a resident of Howell, and charge him with first-degree murder.
There is no known motive for the crime.
