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The memorial service was being held for 17-year-old Emily Murillo who tragically died in January 2021, according to South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka.
Due to the coronavirus, the memorial service was broadcasted virtually.
During the service, an unknown person entered the Zoom and threatened to blow up the funeral home and make the casket turn to ashes.
The suspect is a juvenile from North Jersey.
“It was unspeakable to us that while family and friends were mourning the loss of this young girl, someone would look to threaten them,” Hayducka said.
The case required numerous court orders, interaction with a variety of social media platforms, and partnering with state and federal law enforcement.
“I told all the officers involved that we will never stop until we track down every lead. It took almost 18 months, but we got him,” Hayducka said.
The suspect faces charges of terroristic threats, false public alarm and cyber harassment. The charges were elevated because the threat was made during the state of emergency from the Covid pandemic.
South Brunswick Police thanked the Middlesex County Prosecutors Office, the New Jersey State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and law enforcement agencies in Connecticut and North Jersey for their assistance in the investigation.
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