A shocking case out of Camden County, New Jersey, has led to the arrest of a father, mother, and son accused of playing different roles in the brutal killing and cover-up of a 48-year-old man. Authorities say the family conspired to dismember the victim’s body and hide evidence after the murder.
Who Are the Suspects?
Everton Thomas, 41 – Charged with first-degree murder, desecration of human remains, and tampering with physical evidence.
Sherrie Parker, 41 – Charged with desecration of human remains and tampering with evidence.
Deshawn Thomas, 22 – Charged with desecration of human remains and tampering with evidence.
The victim was identified as Harold Miller Jr., 48, whose body remains missing.
The Timeline of Events
June 12: Miller was last seen entering a Camden residence on Baird Boulevard where Everton Thomas lived. Surveillance video recorded what sounded like a gunshot shortly after. Miller was never seen leaving.
June 14: Miller’s car was found abandoned in Pennsauken. The same day, he was reported missing.
After June 12: Investigators say Sherrie Parker and Deshawn Thomas purchased a chainsaw, trash bags, containers, and cleaning supplies. Surveillance also allegedly showed Everton and Deshawn making trips to apartment dumpsters with bags and containers.
June 20: Police searched the home, finding bloodstains and a loaded firearm. Forensic testing later confirmed the blood belonged to Miller.
June 21: Before being charged, Everton fled the U.S. to Canada.
Sept. 5: All three were formally charged.
Sept. 8: Everton was arrested while crossing back into the U.S. on a bus from Canada. Sherrie and Deshawn were also arrested the same day by a fugitive task force.
Witness Testimonies
Court documents reveal disturbing statements from people close to the family:
One witness said Deshawn admitted his father woke him up to help “chop up” a body.
Another said they heard power tools in the basement and overheard Sherrie Parker allegedly say, “A wife gotta do what she gotta do” and “I wish they never find him.”
Current Status
All three suspects are being held in custody. Everton awaits extradition back to New Jersey after being caught in Buffalo, New York. A motive for the killing has not been disclosed, but police say Everton and Miller were known to be acquaintances.
The gruesome allegations paint a chilling picture of family involvement in a violent crime. While investigators continue to search for Miller’s remains, the arrests mark a major step forward in seeking justice.
The case has left the community shocked, raising disturbing questions about loyalty, family bonds, and the lengths some may go to cover up a crime.
