Arrest Made in Boonton Township Homicide Case

Morris County Authorities Detain Son as Prime Suspect in Father's Murder on Christmas Eve.

Morristown, NJ – In a recent development, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, alongside Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Boonton Township Police Chief Thomas Cacciabeve, announced a significant breakthrough in a homicide investigation dating back to Christmas Eve 2023. The victim, identified as 61-year-old Gregory Meyer, was found deceased in his Boonton Township home.

The primary suspect, 33-year-old Kyle Meyer, the victim's son, was apprehended on the evening of December 24th in Paterson, following a swift investigation. The father and son shared the Old Denville Road residence where the crime took place. The arrest has led to charges against Kyle Meyer, including Murder, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C: 11-3A1; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, as per New Jersey statutes.

As part of the ongoing investigation, the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to ascertain further details of the victim’s demise. Meanwhile, Kyle Meyer remains detained at the Morris County Correctional Facility, awaiting a detention hearing.

Authorities reassure the public that there is no ongoing threat, emphasizing that the investigation is still active but not seeking additional suspects. In their commitment to thoroughness, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Boonton Township Police, and Morris County Crime Stoppers encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Confidentiality for those providing tips is guaranteed, with anonymous reporting options available through the Crime Stoppers Program website.

This incident has stirred the community, bringing to light the tragic nature of domestic disputes turning fatal. The case, currently under judicial review, upholds the principle that an accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. As the legal process unfolds, the community awaits further details, hoping for justice and closure in this unsettling case.