Mays Landing Woman Learns Fate For Murdering Partner On Easter Sunday: Prosecutor
A 77-year-old Mays Landing woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison after previously being convicted of murdering her domestic partner, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 28.
At 5:39 p.m., on Sunday, March 31, 2024, Easter Sunday, Hamilton police responded to 13 Lewis Dr. and found Gary Johnson, 81, dead, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Johnson had multiple wounds to his head and body, authorities said.
An investigation found Eileen Bright used a household statue and kitchen knife to commit the murder, authorities said. The jury rejected Bright's insanity defense, authorit…
