South Jersey Man Convicted in Child Sexual Assault Case

A South Jersey man is facing at least a quarter of a century behind bars for sexually assaulting two young girls.

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw says back on December 17th, 55-year-old James Murray of Berlin was found guilty of two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, three counts of second-degree sexual assault, two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and third-degree obscenity to minors.

Jury Reaches Verdict After Short Deliberation

Following a six-day trial in Superior Court in Mount Holly, jury members deliberated less than three hours before reaching their verdicts.

Authorities did not release details about this case in an effort to protect the victims, only saying Murray sexually assaulted two young girls over a period of several years.

James Murray of Berlin NJ - Photo: Burlington County Prosecutor's Office / Canva

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Sentencing Scheduled for March

Due to the circumstances of the offenses, Murray faces a minimum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on March 27th.

Murray was prosecuted by BCPO Special Victims Unit Assistant Prosecutor Katharine Dolin. The investigation was conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police.

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Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips can be sent to chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com .