GUILTY NJ - Jacquelin Terrulli, 65, missing after house fire, Ocean Township, 12 Sept 2019 *Arrest*
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FREEHOLD - The statement of a jailhouse snitch implicating an Ocean Township man in the murder of his missing roommate provided fodder for the defendant to repeatedly interrupt his detention hearing Thursday.
The state’s case against Ronald Teschner, 49, in the murder of Jacqueline Terrulli is based on a statement given by his former cellmate at the Monmouth County jail who himself is accused of committing a home invasion at the residence of a sheriff’s officer the day after he talked to authorities, said Anthony Aldorasi, a deputy assistant public defender representing Teschner.
Ocean Township murder: Defendant says jailhouse snitch lied about missing woman
The state’s case against Ronald Teschner, 49, in the murder of Jacqueline Terrulli is based on a statement given by his former cellmate at the Monmouth County jail who himself is accused of committing a home invasion at the residence of a sheriff’s officer the day after he talked to authorities, said Anthony Aldorasi, a deputy assistant public defender representing Teschner.
Ocean Township murder: Defendant says jailhouse snitch lied about missing woman
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If Teschner keeps this up, I hope the judge takes a page out of Ohio Judge Franklin's book and orders his mouth taped shut. MOO
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Ocean Township murder: Judge orders defendant jailed in missing woman’s murder
Faced with deciding whether the statement of a jailhouse snitch is sufficient evidence to detain an Ocean Township man in the murder of his missing housemate, a Superior Court judge Friday ruled that it is, and he ordered the defendant jailed without bail to await trial.
Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley said the state has shown probable cause to believe that Jacqueline Terrulli was murdered at that Ronald Teschner, her housemate and on-again, off-again boyfriend, is the person who murdered her.
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Ocean Township murder: Judge orders defendant jailed in missing woman’s murder
Faced with deciding whether the statement of a jailhouse snitch is sufficient evidence to detain an Ocean Township man in the murder of his missing housemate, a Superior Court judge Friday ruled that it is, and he ordered the defendant jailed without bail to await trial.
Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley said the state has shown probable cause to believe that Jacqueline Terrulli was murdered at that Ronald Teschner, her housemate and on-again, off-again boyfriend, is the person who murdered her.
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FREEHOLD - An Ocean Township man accused of murdering his missing housemate lost a bid to gain release from jail on a legal technicality.
Ronald Teschner, 49, will remain in jail without bail to await trial in the murder of Jacqueline Terrulli, the 65-year-old Ocean Township woman who has been missing since a fire destroyed her home Sept. 12.
Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley, ruling Thursday on a speedy-trial motion by defense attorney Anthony Aldorasi of the Public Defender’s Office, rejected an argument to release Teschner because he hadn’t been indicted within 90 days of his arrest on Sept. 13 — the date he was discovered in Paterson in Terrulli’s Jeep with weapons and stolen property.
Oxley, in keeping Teschner behind bars, said prosecutors are still within the 90-day time frame to indict him on murder, arson and additional offenses that he wasn’t charged with until Dec. 11, after prosecutors said they corroborated information from Teschner’s former cellmate, who said Teschner confessed Terrulli’s murder to him.
The judge said prosecutors should have indicted Teschner on the original charges by Dec. 12, and since they didn't, Teschner could be released under house arrest on those charges.
But, Oxley said, the second set of charges are separate, and the clock on them didn't start ticking until Dec. 11, so Teschner must remain in jail on those charges. Prosecutors have until March 9 to indict Teschner on the second set of charges, Oxley said.
Ocean Township murder suspect told to stay in jail despite speedy-trial argument
Ronald Teschner, 49, will remain in jail without bail to await trial in the murder of Jacqueline Terrulli, the 65-year-old Ocean Township woman who has been missing since a fire destroyed her home Sept. 12.
Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley, ruling Thursday on a speedy-trial motion by defense attorney Anthony Aldorasi of the Public Defender’s Office, rejected an argument to release Teschner because he hadn’t been indicted within 90 days of his arrest on Sept. 13 — the date he was discovered in Paterson in Terrulli’s Jeep with weapons and stolen property.
Oxley, in keeping Teschner behind bars, said prosecutors are still within the 90-day time frame to indict him on murder, arson and additional offenses that he wasn’t charged with until Dec. 11, after prosecutors said they corroborated information from Teschner’s former cellmate, who said Teschner confessed Terrulli’s murder to him.
The judge said prosecutors should have indicted Teschner on the original charges by Dec. 12, and since they didn't, Teschner could be released under house arrest on those charges.
But, Oxley said, the second set of charges are separate, and the clock on them didn't start ticking until Dec. 11, so Teschner must remain in jail on those charges. Prosecutors have until March 9 to indict Teschner on the second set of charges, Oxley said.
Ocean Township murder suspect told to stay in jail despite speedy-trial argument
"Teschner, who is accused of killing his friend, Jacquelin Terrulli, 65, and then setting her Ocean Township home on fire, was charged twice: first in September the day after the fire with weapons offenses and receiving stolen property, and again in December with murder and arson.
His lawyer, Anthony Aldorasi, argued the 90-day timeframe required for an indictment began in September and applied to both charges because they stemmed from the same incident.
Oxley ruled that each charge had its own timeframe. Oxley said Teschner should be released on the weapons charges, but then ordered him kept in jail on the murder charges. He must be indicted on those charges by March 9, or be released.
The hearing lasted less than 20 minutes. Teschner, who has previously had outbursts during court hearings, remained silent during Thursday’s hearing. He sat in an office chair in the jury box, swiveling it and leaning back and forth.
Under the state’s 2017 bail reform, a defendant must be indicted within 90 days of their arrest, and brought to trial within 180 of the indictment. That timeframe can be extended in certain circumstances, but the state must file a motion within 75 days to request an extension."
Ex-con accused of killing friend, burning down her house will stay in jail, judge rules
His lawyer, Anthony Aldorasi, argued the 90-day timeframe required for an indictment began in September and applied to both charges because they stemmed from the same incident.
Oxley ruled that each charge had its own timeframe. Oxley said Teschner should be released on the weapons charges, but then ordered him kept in jail on the murder charges. He must be indicted on those charges by March 9, or be released.
The hearing lasted less than 20 minutes. Teschner, who has previously had outbursts during court hearings, remained silent during Thursday’s hearing. He sat in an office chair in the jury box, swiveling it and leaning back and forth.
Under the state’s 2017 bail reform, a defendant must be indicted within 90 days of their arrest, and brought to trial within 180 of the indictment. That timeframe can be extended in certain circumstances, but the state must file a motion within 75 days to request an extension."
Ex-con accused of killing friend, burning down her house will stay in jail, judge rules
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A grand jury returned a 16-count indictment on a man charged with murdering a missing woman, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday.
Ronald Teschner was charged in December with the murder of Jacqueline Terrulli. The victim has been missing since their Ocean Township house burned down Sept. 12.
Ocean Twp. Man Indicted For Murder Of Missing Woman
Ronald Teschner was charged in December with the murder of Jacqueline Terrulli. The victim has been missing since their Ocean Township house burned down Sept. 12.
Ocean Twp. Man Indicted For Murder Of Missing Woman
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Wow, 16 counts.
Teschner was indicted for the following:
- first-degree murder
- first-degree felony murder
- first-degree robbery
- two counts of first-degree unlawful possession of a weapon
- second-degree disturbing human remains
- second-degree robbery
- second-degree arson
- second-degree certain persons not to possess a weapon
- third-degree aggravated assault
- three counts of third-degree theft
- third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance
- third-degree resisting arrest
- fourth-degree resisting arrest
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For the past eight months, Kraft — along with a team of volunteers — has been searching for her sister. It's all she can do now that she feels law enforcement has moved on since it's been eight months without any success finding her sister's remains.
"We search more than [the police] search. We were searching every weekend non-stop. ... I feel like [police] have moved on. It's been eight months," she said.
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After all this time, Kraft is losing hope. If her sister is found, Kraft said she thinks that like Parze, her sister's remains will be found randomly and not through organized searches.
"I don't think we are ever going to find her," she said. "Unless someone walks by and finds her ... very rarely do you hear that the cops find these people."
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For the past eight months, Kraft — along with a team of volunteers — has been searching for her sister. It's all she can do now that she feels law enforcement has moved on since it's been eight months without any success finding her sister's remains.
"We search more than [the police] search. We were searching every weekend non-stop. ... I feel like [police] have moved on. It's been eight months," she said.
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After all this time, Kraft is losing hope. If her sister is found, Kraft said she thinks that like Parze, her sister's remains will be found randomly and not through organized searches.
"I don't think we are ever going to find her," she said. "Unless someone walks by and finds her ... very rarely do you hear that the cops find these people."
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A demolition crew has discovered human remains believed to be that of an Ocean Township woman who went missing last year.
Demolition crew finds human remains believed to be missing Ocean Township woman
Demolition crew finds human remains believed to be missing Ocean Township woman
OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Human remains have been found in the basement of the demolished home where Jacqueline Terrulli was last seen alive eight months ago, according to sources.
Officials with the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office would not confirm the finding. However, at least three sources have said that remains have been found. There has been no confirmation that the remains are those of Terrulli, 65, who has been missing since a fire destroyed her home on Sept. 12, 2019.
On Thursday 10 to 12 officers from the township's police department and the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office were in front of the Wickapecko Drive home Terrulli was renting before she disappeared. The property was surrounded by police tape.
A neighbor said police had been "continuously searching the woods behind his house and nearby golf courses." The neighbor also said the demolition of the building did not begin until early May, and it was the first time he had seen police at Terrulli's property since February.
Teschner is facing 16 charges related to Terrulli's disappearance, including murder, robbery, arson, aggravated assault and disturbing human remains.
For the past eight months, Kraft — along with a team of volunteers — has been searching for her sister. But her investigation had been stymied by the COVID-19 pandemic, and she had expressed concern that it might have impacted the search by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office as well.
But Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni said his office and other law enforcement officials have never stopped looking for Terrulli, even during the coronavirus shutdown.
Missing woman: Human remains found in basement of Jacqueline Terrulli's home, sources say
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Officials with the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office would not confirm the finding. However, at least three sources have said that remains have been found. There has been no confirmation that the remains are those of Terrulli, 65, who has been missing since a fire destroyed her home on Sept. 12, 2019.
On Thursday 10 to 12 officers from the township's police department and the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office were in front of the Wickapecko Drive home Terrulli was renting before she disappeared. The property was surrounded by police tape.
A neighbor said police had been "continuously searching the woods behind his house and nearby golf courses." The neighbor also said the demolition of the building did not begin until early May, and it was the first time he had seen police at Terrulli's property since February.
Teschner is facing 16 charges related to Terrulli's disappearance, including murder, robbery, arson, aggravated assault and disturbing human remains.
For the past eight months, Kraft — along with a team of volunteers — has been searching for her sister. But her investigation had been stymied by the COVID-19 pandemic, and she had expressed concern that it might have impacted the search by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office as well.
But Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni said his office and other law enforcement officials have never stopped looking for Terrulli, even during the coronavirus shutdown.
Missing woman: Human remains found in basement of Jacqueline Terrulli's home, sources say
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Human remains discovered near burned home identified as missing woman
CONFIRMED DECEASED; REMAINS IDENTIFIED
The remains of Jacqueline Terrulli, 65, were found in the “immediate vicinity” of the home during a demolition of the structure at 86 Wickapecko Drive in Ocean Township.
Her remains were discovered wrapped in plastic and buried several feet in the ground near the home, prosecutors said. As a result of the fire at the 6,000 square foot residence, extensive charred rubble had collapsed upon and covered the burial site.
She was ultimately identified by dental records, but the cause and manner of her death remained pending as of 5 p.m. on Friday.
CONFIRMED DECEASED; REMAINS IDENTIFIED
The remains of Jacqueline Terrulli, 65, were found in the “immediate vicinity” of the home during a demolition of the structure at 86 Wickapecko Drive in Ocean Township.
Her remains were discovered wrapped in plastic and buried several feet in the ground near the home, prosecutors said. As a result of the fire at the 6,000 square foot residence, extensive charred rubble had collapsed upon and covered the burial site.
She was ultimately identified by dental records, but the cause and manner of her death remained pending as of 5 p.m. on Friday.
Why did it take police months to find Jacqueline Terrulli? Family left with more questions than answers
OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Four days after murder victim Jacqueline Terulli's long-missing body was found near her burned-out house, her sister and niece returned to the site of the crime seeking some sense of closure.
They found no solace. Instead, the two relatives say they remain upset and confused about the investigation into Terulli's disappearance and murder.
The family's biggest question: Why did it take police nearly nine months to find her remains on the property she rented? Their biggest frustration, they say, is that police provided few details throughout the investigation.
"We definitely have more questions, and no one is giving us answers," Joanie Kraft, Terrulli's sister, said about the discovery of Terulli's remains June 18 and the months-long investigation. “We want to know what she had on, we want to know if she was all together, if she was wearing pajamas, we want to know every detail.”
The body of the 65-year-old Terrulli was found by a demolition crew. It was wrapped in plastic and buried several feet "in the ground near the immediate vicinity of the burned home" on Wickapecko Drive, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
More specifically, according to Kraft, Terrulli was buried 5-feet deep, underneath patio pavers outside of her bedroom.
Last winter, the family hired a search team to look for Terrulli. On Feb. 23, according to Kraft, two dogs with the search team "hit" near the same spot where the body was found months later. Kraft said this revelation was shared by the search team with the family after Terrulli's remains were found by the demolition crew June 18.
The protocol, as was explained to Kraft by the search team, is to tell police whenever such a search yields results, Kraft said. "The cops told them (the search team) not to tell us ... and the search team said they never heard from the police again."
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OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Four days after murder victim Jacqueline Terulli's long-missing body was found near her burned-out house, her sister and niece returned to the site of the crime seeking some sense of closure.
They found no solace. Instead, the two relatives say they remain upset and confused about the investigation into Terulli's disappearance and murder.
The family's biggest question: Why did it take police nearly nine months to find her remains on the property she rented? Their biggest frustration, they say, is that police provided few details throughout the investigation.
"We definitely have more questions, and no one is giving us answers," Joanie Kraft, Terrulli's sister, said about the discovery of Terulli's remains June 18 and the months-long investigation. “We want to know what she had on, we want to know if she was all together, if she was wearing pajamas, we want to know every detail.”
The body of the 65-year-old Terrulli was found by a demolition crew. It was wrapped in plastic and buried several feet "in the ground near the immediate vicinity of the burned home" on Wickapecko Drive, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
More specifically, according to Kraft, Terrulli was buried 5-feet deep, underneath patio pavers outside of her bedroom.
Last winter, the family hired a search team to look for Terrulli. On Feb. 23, according to Kraft, two dogs with the search team "hit" near the same spot where the body was found months later. Kraft said this revelation was shared by the search team with the family after Terrulli's remains were found by the demolition crew June 18.
The protocol, as was explained to Kraft by the search team, is to tell police whenever such a search yields results, Kraft said. "The cops told them (the search team) not to tell us ... and the search team said they never heard from the police again."
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Why would this pertinent information regarding the K-9 cadaver dogs hitting near the house, be withheld from the family?
During the search for Jacqueline, "Two cadaver dogs hit near the same spot where the body was found months later." Police told Rescue and Recovery not to tell the family.
If K-9 cadaver dogs signal a hit, isn't this protocol to dig at the location?
"The protocol, as was explained to Kraft by the search team, is to tell police whenever such a search yields results, Kraft said. "The cops told them (the search team) not to tell us ... and the search team said they never heard from the police again."
Some protocol, don't tell the family who hired you any information pertaining to what the search revealed. Only the police are to know, unless I am missing something, what would be the reasoning behind this?
Heartfelt condolences to the people who loved and cherished Jacqueline
(I just realized Jacqueline's name is spelled incorrectly in the title/subject line above)
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During the search for Jacqueline, "Two cadaver dogs hit near the same spot where the body was found months later." Police told Rescue and Recovery not to tell the family.
If K-9 cadaver dogs signal a hit, isn't this protocol to dig at the location?
"The protocol, as was explained to Kraft by the search team, is to tell police whenever such a search yields results, Kraft said. "The cops told them (the search team) not to tell us ... and the search team said they never heard from the police again."
Some protocol, don't tell the family who hired you any information pertaining to what the search revealed. Only the police are to know, unless I am missing something, what would be the reasoning behind this?
Heartfelt condolences to the people who loved and cherished Jacqueline
(I just realized Jacqueline's name is spelled incorrectly in the title/subject line above)
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Was Ronald Teschner ever tried? The most recent mention I can find of Jacqueline in MSM is almost 10 months ago.
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Monmouth prosecutor Gramiccioni to leave public service. What's next? (app.com)
The man who served as Monmouth County’s chief law enforcement officer for the past nine years left public service Tuesday to hang up a shingle at a private law firm with his wife.
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Other cases Gramiccioni said will stay with him are:
JUN 1, 2022
Monmouth prosecutor Gramiccioni to leave public service. What's next? (app.com)
The man who served as Monmouth County’s chief law enforcement officer for the past nine years left public service Tuesday to hang up a shingle at a private law firm with his wife.
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Other cases Gramiccioni said will stay with him are:
- the murder of Jonelle Melton, a beloved Red Bank schoolteacher who was tortured and killed in her Neptune City apartment during a botched burglary in 2009 in a case of mistaken identity; three men are serving lengthy prison terms for her murder.
- the 2017 rape and murder of Abbiegail Smith, 11, in Keansburg by her upstairs neighbor, Andreas Erazo, now 20, who is serving life in prison;
- the murder of Jacqueline Terrulli, 65, whose body was found in June under the charred remains of her Ocean Township home after she had been missing for almost nine months; her housemate, Ronald Teschner, 51, is charged with her murder.
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Trial starts for man accused of killing Ocean Township housemate, burying her
Trial starts for Ronald Teschner, charged with the murder of his housemate Jacqueline Terrulli, and then burying her in the yard and setting fire to the home.
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FREEHOLD — Ronald Teschner had a question for a witness who testified he confessed Jacqueline Terrulli’s murder to him.
“Has he ever taken a lie-detector test?’’ Teschner demanded Tuesday, referring to a former cellmate, Edward Patterson, an admitted career criminal and schizophrenic.
Teschner never got an answer to his question. Instead, Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley had Teschner ejected from the courtroom.
Teschner, 52, is on trial in Terrulli’s murder. Prosecutors allege Teschner killed his 65-year-old housemate and former girlfriend and buried her in her backyard on Wickapecko Drive in Ocean Township before setting her house on fire on Sept. 12, 2019 and fleeing in her vehicle loaded with her belongings.
Since Teschner’s trial began last month, Oxley has repeatedly warned the defendant to refrain from disrupting the proceedings by engaging in loud arguments with his attorneys.
Teschner, 52, is on trial in Terrulli’s murder. Prosecutors allege Teschner killed his 65-year-old housemate and former girlfriend and buried her in her backyard on Wickapecko Drive in Ocean Township before setting her house on fire on Sept. 12, 2019 and fleeing in her vehicle loaded with her belongings.
Since Teschner’s trial began last month, Oxley has repeatedly warned the defendant to refrain from disrupting the proceedings by engaging in loud arguments with his attorneys.
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