New jersey dad accused of killing man, forcing wife and son to dismember body, prosecutors say

CAMDEN, NJ – A Camden father is accused of murdering a Deptford man inside his home and then enlisting his wife and son to help chop up and dispose of the body, prosecutors announced.

Everton Thomas, 41, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Harold “Hal” Miller Jr., 48, who disappeared in June after spending time with friends in Camden. Thomas also faces charges of desecration of human remains and tampering with evidence. His wife, Sherrie Parker, 41, and son, Deshawn Thomas, 22, face related charges for allegedly helping conceal the crime.

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Investigators say surveillance video shows Miller entering a residence on the 2600 block of Baird Boulevard around 11:30 a.m. on June 12. Moments later, the recording captured the sound of a gunshot. Miller was never seen leaving. Prosecutors allege Thomas later moved Miller’s vehicle to Pennsauken, where it was found abandoned.

According to detectives, Parker and Deshawn bought a chainsaw, containers, and cleaning supplies after Miller entered the home. Additional footage captured Thomas and his son making repeated trips to dumpsters at the Tamarack Apartments, hauling away bags and containers.

A search of the home uncovered bloodstains and a loaded handgun on Thomas. Forensic testing later confirmed the blood belonged to Miller, whose remains have not been found.

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Authorities say Thomas fled to Canada on June 21 but was arrested on September 8 at the Port of Buffalo while re-entering the United States on a commercial bus. That same day, Parker and Deshawn were arrested in Camden by the U.S. Marshals Service.

All three suspects are in custody pending court proceedings.

Key Points

Prosecutors say Everton Thomas killed Harold “Hal” Miller Jr. inside a Camden home on June 12.
His wife and son allegedly helped dismember the body and dump the remains.
Thomas was arrested at the U.S.-Canada border; his family members were taken into custody in Camden.

A missing-person search has now become one of South Jersey’s most disturbing homicide cases.

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