Accused Cop Killer Jahmell Crockham Arraigned In Court

PHOTOS & VIDEO [Video 1 – Press Conference & Scene Outside Courthouse]  [VIDEO 2 – Full Court Hearing Of The Accused Killer][Updated 7:00 p.m.]  Jahmell Crockham, the teenager accused of the

brutal murder on police officer Chris Matlosz, appeared in Ocean County Court moments ago. Crockham, appearing in front of Judge Wendel Daniels of Lakewood, is facing weapons and murder charges in connection with the shooting death of Matlosz.

Crockham was also read his rights.

The emotional hearing was attended by the LPD’s Detective Bureau team, who walked out red-eyed from the courtroom. TLS.

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to bad
15 years ago

let him fry!!!!!

Anonymous
15 years ago

Lock him up for life.

Eli Manning
15 years ago

I Hope he gets shot, Why don’t we have the death penalty to rid us of this thug??

don
15 years ago

death panelty- only way

home boy speaks
15 years ago

death penalty a no brainer. Make family move to Camden

Mr. Conservative
15 years ago

LET EVERY BLEEDING HEART LIBERAL IN NJ, HOUSE THIS ANIMAL IN THEIR HOUSE FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE…(one week at a time.)

Then, and only then; will we see things like death penalties, concealed carrying permits, and abilities to protect ones family via leather power, when a criminal is inside in NJ.

ploni
15 years ago

instead of putting an injection which he will have no pain from if you starve him at least he will suffer some pain

Mookie
15 years ago

I wish I owned a high powered rifle with a scope. I should get the opportunity to take him out at some point in time.

Big-time judge
15 years ago

Someone should check up Judge Danial’s record. If he’s tough we’re ok, if he’s a softy, this crook will be out in 15 yrs.

resident
15 years ago

I hope the judge is smart enough to hold him in jail. The previous jusdg who let him walk on gun pocession should be fired and hired as a crossing guard

whoop
15 years ago

GRIND UP GLASS AND FORCE FEED IT TO HIM

lakewooder
15 years ago

Why is he not in NJ Federal Court? Isn’t it a Federal Crime to murder especially a cop?

an admirer
15 years ago

The brilliance in this thread can blow you away.

lk
15 years ago

lock him up for life,and throw away the key.

Jake
15 years ago

Check out 3:41 of the hearing video. Are they always so forceful or is it just because he killed a cop?

don
15 years ago

animal!!!! death!!!

I
15 years ago

Hang him in a public area so everyone can see what is done to someone that kills an officer!!!!!

Lakewood resident
15 years ago

This is so hard to watch. What a creep. Doesn’t look he cares at all; actually, he seems to be enjoying this. Such a horrible thing to happen. At least he’s off the street. I guess that’s something.

back in the day
15 years ago

if this was back in the day in the south he would be dragged behind a pick up truck until death!!!!!!!!!!!

yashrus
15 years ago

Why is everyone killing (pun intended) this guy he is now classified as the alleged killer?

To Jake:
15 years ago

Forceful? Are you kidding me. Forceful would have been if they put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger three times before they walked him out of the courtroom.

Mookie
15 years ago

Jake:

Yeah, 3:41 is just because he killed a cop! Makes you happier?! That’s what you call “forceful”??? Give him to me for ten minutes.

George Washington
15 years ago

All these internet tough guys.
We have a Constitution and he has rights.

MHO. . . bring back “Ol’e Sparky” and fry him. Let the lights in Lakewood dim for this maggot.

Why Not?
15 years ago

I’m surprised at the rabid comments from this bunch. You are so intent on revenge for that officer that you’ve already convicted Mr.Cockham and sentenced him to death, while, like everyone else in this country, he is INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.

And do you know what kind of childhood poor Mr. Cockham had that may have led him to this tragedy IF indeed it was him at all? Do you know what kind of abusive parents he may have had? If he was bullied at school, and if he had enough snack at recess?

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Hey, everybody, get ready for this kind of garbage that the lawyers for this vicious fiend are going to spew, because it’s guaranteed to happen.

Anonymous
15 years ago

George Washington:

Did you notice Abraham Lincoln anywhere?

nsusinno
15 years ago

i can’t imagine what it must be like for a police officer to stand beside this repulsive, reject, of a human being and not respond to him, as we all want to, and just put out him out of his misery. may G d bless you all for doing your job and may He have NO mercy on him .noreen

Chaim Yankel
15 years ago

Anyone care to find out why the judge let him free? Nobody is talking about OUR justice system that is responsible 4 letting himloose on the streets to kill a wonderful cop. Can we get some coverage and HEAT on the Honorable justice who loved and felt for Mr. Savage/Crockham to let him loose?

Let him free!!!!!
15 years ago

Let him free!!!! Or escape!!!!
The PD will find him and give him a taste of his own medicine.

hey now
15 years ago

well no matter what the shooter went through in his child hood, he took the life of an innocent person.. i am sure he did not learn that in school.. R I P officer Matlosz..

M.R.
15 years ago

I wish an officer in the court rm would have lost his cool & taken a shot @ him

Mookie
15 years ago

To “hey now”

Actually, he probably did learn that in school. What, with all the gangs infesting the school system?

mouse
15 years ago

Hang him from the Lakewood clock in the Lakewood square.

rotate him with the short hand.

disgusted resident
15 years ago

To #19
As disgusted as I am at the acts of this individual, there is absolutely no reason for your ignorant comment. If you’re a racist, own it. Don’t hide behind your stupidity. Drag him behind a pick up truck until dead, really? If he was a christian would you recommend being nailed to a cross, or if he were jewish lead him to the gas chamber. Kindly take the time to second guess yourself prior to posting any hateful comments loser!

Titzich
15 years ago

I don’t think that death penalty for killing someone is right because what happens if it’s by mistake? He should also get the death penalty? Over here it was on purpose but I still don’t like the idea of death penalty. I think he should be put in jail for life! Which will prevent him from killing other people.

To 30
15 years ago

We are not yalking abt the death penalty in general just by cop killers. And why should this MURDERER live an enjoyable life in prison while Chris will never be brought back. Why should tax payers have to pay for this despicaple heart less murderers meals and lodging. The death penalty for cop killers should be reinstated now before this idiots friend see his free game and try to copycat! Rip Chris we do and will miss you. And may god avenge your blood.

resident
15 years ago

the jjudge who released this murderer on cun charges must be fired.
no witness will come forward at the time of the trial.
get rid of all the rental apartments and build homes.

Anonymous
15 years ago

There is NO poor Mr. Cockham !
1. His so called bad childhood, does not give anyone the right to kill!
2. He does not deserve to be call MR.
3. Alleged?? It was him and the officer, a blind man could figure this out!
4. Death penalty is the easy way out. He needs to SUFFER, for all the suffering he has caused the family and friends of Chris Matlosz. Life in prison, in a cell with no activites.
5. No federal prison, that is too good for him. How about a Turkey prison where the prisoner really do suffer.

Who left my back door open
15 years ago

Hey Jake this guy is a scum bag. You’re probably another bleeding heart liberal who apposes the death penalty. he deserves to get treated they way he does. He shouldn’t get the time to sit there and mouth “I love you’ to his baby momma who is turning out little (moderated) in his likeness, because Officer Matlosz’s friends and family will never be able to say those 3 simple words to him

Fresser
15 years ago

A vile creature like this deserves nothing. No food. No water. No heat. No electricity.

Anonymous
15 years ago

borer lo misah yofeh

SHAME ON YOU
15 years ago

Yes, he is a vile person. Yes he committed a horrible act. Yes he should suffer the appropriate punishment. But these comments about stringing him up to the back of a truck and other racial comments are terrible. If the situation were reversed would you be okay with those comments, or would you demand that the justice system do its thing?

raised in lakewood
15 years ago

Wow all these tough internet people. I’m so impressed.

Lakewood resident
15 years ago

I agree 100% with #37. It pains me everytime I hear them call him Mr. and the other is teenager. Teenager???

lakewood
15 years ago

Apostal Thomas E Simpson , PLEASE HELP OUR YOUTH AND CITY!

Anonymous
15 years ago

they should try him in Fedral court like this he will get the death peanalty what he deserves.

Shame on you 41
15 years ago

He is not a human being if he commits a horrible crime like this he should not live. Kill him at 19.

Mila K
15 years ago

oh oh! hang him on the clock in LKWD square and let every member of LPD hit him with their baton..but dont kill him yet,then allow Kelly to shoot him in the head with a .50caliber…4 times….3 for payback and one for good luck!

Proud American
15 years ago

It’s all Bush’s fault

Sarah Palin made him do it.

We need to find some conservative to blame this on. That way we will be able to milk this tragedy for all it’s worth so that we can continue to destroy this great country.

[Signed] A gushing proud liberal

Lakewood resident
15 years ago

To #24- I understand that you are uncomfortable with the extremely violent comments, but the considerations that you took are not an excuse. I dont care what kind of upbringing this guy had- what he did, as a 19 yr old, is HIS PROBLEM!!! If only this society would stop placing the blame on other people we’d be a lot better off- just fess up, and clean up your messes after yourself.

moshe
15 years ago

The low life shows no remorse
he has this wise look in his face

what a coward- I hope the fellows in the slammer do away with him!

?1?
15 years ago

he looks like they feed him well there- what a life waster!

Anonymous
15 years ago

im sorry tls i know this was a great tradgedy but you’re a news blog and this isnt news please change the featured story to something more updated thank you ps rip cris hope your family can grieve you properly

SMK
15 years ago

His problem has nothing to do with race. He’s just scum. I’d love to see him shot to death. The end. No wasted tax payer money.

kill him
15 years ago

kill him. end of story. im sure none of us would like anywhere from $35k-$50k PER YEAR to house this animal oh wait do the math life in prison he is 19 so maybe another 70 years…….. over 3 million to keep him alive…..dont think so….go singer!!

oheivsholom
15 years ago

HE DESERVES TO DIE .

Here's and idea
15 years ago

The average prisoner costs 50,000 -60,000 a year to keep in the system. The average student 10,000 – 12,000 (numbers in Lakewood higher, but resources DO NOT go into the public schools) With that said, how about we reverse this? Food for thought.

Perhaps if we put our resources into the youth, programs, schools, job training and other incentives…MAYBE we will have less prisoners, section 8 and welfare. Just saying…

west
15 years ago

let him go .hes mad chil.lol

Jahonna
15 years ago

Where is the evidence that he actually commited this crime. He is innocent until proven guilty and yet you all are so quick to beleive he’s guilty. Stop allowing the media, and the government to scare you into allowing injustices to occur. Where is this young boys legal counsel. Why is it that we are hearing so much about the victim to tug at our heart strings, but we are not hearing about why such a young man was driven to kill. Stop hating and start investigating.

katie
15 years ago

No one deserves to die but honestly if they wouldve arrested him wen he murdered justin then this wouldve never happened.. And that’s (moderated) that they didn’t get enough evidence until this cop got shot because I’ve been hearing that sav killed him since november! He does deserve to be locked up for what he did to poor justin god bless his soul