Timeline, New Details In NJ Detective's Shooting Death Outlined In Court Docs

BRIDGETON, NJ — The men who killed a Cumberland County detective in her home were strangers to the victim, authorities say in court documents obtained by Patch.

Three people were charged with murder after breaking into Det. Sgt. Monica Mosley's Bridgeton home and shooting her earlier this month, authorities said Monday. A fourth person was charged with obstructing the investigation.

Mosley, 51, served the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office for nearly two decades.

It remains unclear whether any of the suspects knew of Mosley or whether they entered the night with plans to kill her. The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, which is leading the investigation, did not respond to Patch's questions in time for initial publication. But the affidavits into the suspects' arrests shed new light into the alleged murder.

Suspects Gathered Beforehand

Three of the suspects — Nyshawn Mutcherson, Jarred Brown and Richard B. Hawkins Willis — changed into dark clothing before invading Mosley's home, according to court documents.

Before the shooting, Brown and Willis picked up Mutcherson in Millville. They traveled to Bridgeton's South Avenue, where Brown lives, and changed into dark-colored clothing, the affidavits say.

They traveled to Buckshutem Road, where Mosley lived, in a black Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle is registered to the fourth defendant, Cyndia E. Pimental, authorities said. But she is not accused of any involvement before or during the fatal shooting.

Victim Defended Herself

Mosley defended herself during the home invasion, shooting a suspect before her death.

Mutcherson, Brown and Willis broke into Mosley's home on Oct. 15 and shot her, authorities said. Mosley shot Mutcherson in the chest before succumbing to her injuries, according to court documents.

The suspects fled the scene and drove to Inspira Hospital in Bridgeton, where Mutcherson's gunshot wounds were treated, authorities said. Brown and Willis traveled back to South Avenue, changed out of their dark clothing and left for unknown locations.

Cover-Up

At about 10:30 p.m. that night, someone reported the home invasion and murder to police. Bridgeton officers identified Mosley as the victim.

Shortly after the killing, staff at Inspira Medical Center informed police that a patient, Mutcherson, had been shot. Case detectives spoke to Mutcherson, who lied that he was shot in Millville, the affidavit says.

Brown, Willis and Pimental tried to cover up the evidence in the following days, authorities said.

Pimental drove the Chevy Equinox from New Jersey to Philadelphia in an effort to hide it from law enforcement, the affidavit states. Willis was in the passenger seat.

Evidence in the investigation includes cell-phone data, DNA and ballistic analysis, surveillance footage and interview statements.

Charges

It's unclear when the suspects were arrested, but all four have been placed in the Cumberland County Jail.

Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Willis, 32, of Gloucester City, were each charged with:

• first-degree murder (purposely and/or knowingly causing death)
• first-degree murder during the commission of burglary
• second-degree burglary
• second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon
• second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose
• second-degree certain person not to possess a weapon
• third-degree hindering apprehension
• fourth-degree obstruction of justice

Pimental was charged with hindering an investigation (third-degree), obstruction of justice (fourth-degree) and tampering with evidence (fourth-degree).

Investigation Continues

The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office is leading the ongoing investigation, since the incident involved an employee of the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office.

Anyone with information can contact the CMCPO at 609-465-1135 or anonymously at cmcpros.net/tips.