The Latest: Not-guilty pleas in deaths tied to TV performer
Posted Mar 21, 2017 2:12 pm.
Last Updated Mar 21, 2017 3:20 pm.
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PATERSON, N.J. – The Latest on two men charged in a double homicide involving a burning car tied to a woman who often appears on “Real Housewives of New Jersey” (all times local):
4:10 p.m.
Two men have pleaded not guilty to murder charges stemming from a double homicide involving a burning car tied to a woman who often appears on “Real Housewives of New Jersey.”
Clarence Williams and Gerry Thomas entered their pleas Tuesday during initial court appearances. Both are due back in court Friday for a detention hearing, where a judge will decide if bail will be set or if they will remain in custody until trial.
The two Paterson residents are charged with felony murder and other counts in the deaths of 27-year-old Aaron Anderson and 28-year-old Antonio Vega Jr. Their bodies were found Friday inside a burning car.
Anderson’s mother has said he borrowed the car from the son of Kim DePaola, who has frequently appeared on the Bravo reality show.
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10:50 a.m.
Two men are under arrest on charges stemming from a double homicide involving a burning car tied to a woman who often appears on “Real Housewives of New Jersey.”
Paterson police charged 26-year-old Clarence Williams and 28-year-old Gerry Thomas on Monday with felony murder, conspiracy to commit felony murder, robbery, arson and possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose.
It’s unclear if the Paterson residents have lawyers who can comment on the charges.
The bodies of 27-year-old Aaron Anderson and 28-year-old Antonio Vega Jr. were found Friday inside a burning car.
Anderson’s mother has said he borrowed the car from the son of Kim DePaola. DePaola has frequently appeared on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” reality show.
Authorities have declined to comment further, citing the ongoing investigation.
