South Jersey Cops Plead for Help Finding Gruesome Murder Victim’s Remains

Authorities in South Jersey are asking for help from the public in locating the body of a man who was murdered earlier this year.

Hal Miller, Jr., of Camden Murdered

Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay says 48-year-old Harold "Hal" Miller, Jr., of Deptford, was last seen on surveillance video entering a home on the 2600 block of Baird Boulevard in Camden on the morning of June 12th, 2025.

Last month, detectives charged 41-year-old Everton Thomas of Camden with Miller's murder. The defendant's wife, 41-year-old Sherrie Parker, and his son, 23-year-old Deshawn Thomas, were charged with their alleged roles in helping to dispose of Miller's body.

Family Allegedly Bought Chainsaw, Supplies

According to authorities,

During the investigation, detectives learned that Sherrie Parker and Deshawn Thomas purchased a chainsaw, containers, trash bags, and other cleaning supplies after Miller was observing entering the residence, but never exiting it. Additionally, surveillance video showed Everton Thomas and Deshawn Thomas making several trips to the Tamarack Apartments dumpsters and loading containers and trash bags into a vehicle before leaving the city.

Charges Filed

Everton Thomas is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree desecration of human remains, and fourth-degree tampering with physical evidence.

Sherrie Parker and Deshawn Thomas are both charged with second-degree desecration of human remains and fourth-degree tampering with physical evidence.

All three are being held at the Camden County Correctional Facility following detention hearings in Superior Court.

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Authorities Ask for Help

MacAulay said in a social media post, "We’re asking for the public’s help in locating the body of Mr. Miller so we can bring answers to his grieving family."

Anyone with information, no matter how small, is asked to contact Det. Jake Siegfried with the Camden County Prosecutor's Office's Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5086.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.