GUILTY NJ - April Kauffman, 47, Linwood, 10 May 2012

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From ABC news channel 6, June 13, 2017:


LINWOOD, N.J. (WPVI) -- The physician husband of April Kauffman, the New Jersey radio host slain in 2012, brandished a handgun as agents executed search warrants Tuesday at his office and home, authorities said.

The county prosecutor said the raids weren't connected to the wife's slaying.


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Murdered radio host's husband arrested; not connected to killing. Nora Muchanic reports during Action News at Noon on June 13, 2017.


As police and FBI agents executed a search warrant at Dr. James Kauffman's Egg Harbor Township office and at his Linwood home, Kauffman displayed a Ruger 9mm handgun and a 45-minute standoff ensued, the Atlantic County prosecutor's office said.

Authorities say Kauffman threatened to shoot himself and police.


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RAW VIDEO: Chopper 6 over James Kauffman's office after his arrest on June 13, 2017.

"We were able to talk him off the ledge," said Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner. "He was taken to a psychiatric program. He is under arrest as we continue to investigate the charges that were filed against him in connection with possession of a weapon."

Tyner confirmed the raids weren't linked to the slaying of April Kauffman.

"We look to get a lot of answers that we currently don't have now," Tyner said.

James Kauffman's lawyer told Action News, "the constant pressure of being a suspect in a homicide he did not commit has overwhelmed him. It's taking a toll."

"He's guilty of something," April Kauffman's friend, Lee Darby, said. "Normal people don't just pull a gun and do a standoff with police. I mean that's just crazy."


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Murder of popular radio host remains a mystery. Annie McCormick reports during Action News at 11 p.m. on May 9, 2017.


The prosecutor's office said the search warrants were issued as investigators probe "all leads pertaining to suspected criminal activity."

"Finally it seems there's activity and motion within this case," said April Kauffman's daughter, Kimberly Pack. "Again, you remain cautiously optimistic. You don't want to get overly excited or happy about anything that's going on."

April Kauffman, 47, was found dead on May 10, 2012, inside her bedroom in their Linwood home and had gunshot wounds. Authorities said a handyman made the discovery.
 
BREAKING: April Kauffman's husband charged in her murder.

http://6abc.com/husband-of-nj-radio-host-charged-with-her-murder/2918943/

MAYS LANDING, N.J. (WPVI) --
The husband of a murdered New Jersey radio host is accused of having his wife killed in order to protect an alleged drug ring he ran with the Pagans Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.

Dr. James Kauffman, 68, is charged with the murder and racketeering for his involvement in both the drug ring and the killing of April Kauffman in 2012.

Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner said during a news conference on Tuesday that it all began back in 2011 as April Kauffman threatened a divorce.
 
Sonya610 said:
Oh I am sure he has an alibi. I always just assumed he hired someone to do the job, it the police can't find the person he hired that could explain the delay.
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Good call, 5 1/2 years ago!
 
Wow. I've been wondering about this one for years and periodically checked to see if there was anything new. Cold cases aren't necessarily that cold. Glad to see arrests.
 
Glad the daughter Kim and her attorney’s persevered.
 
New twist after doctor's arrest in alleged plot to kill radio host wife

The bizarre case of a New Jersey doctor accused of having his wife killed to protect an illegal prescription drug ring he was running with an outlaw biker gang grew even more strange Thursday as prosecutors revealed the doctor has himself become the subject of a murder plot.

On Thursday, following brief initial court appearances, prosecutors revealed that Kauffman has been moved from the Atlantic County Jail in Mays Landing to the Hudson County Jail in Kearney, nearly 100 miles away, for his protection.

Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner said Augello discussed a plan to have Kauffman killed before he could come to trial. Authorities filed an additional charge of conspiracy to commit murder regarding the alleged plot against Kauffman.
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Judge orders Kauffman, Augello detained until murder trial

Dr. James Kauffman will remain in jail until his trial on charges of murdering his wife, April, and running an opioid drug ring with Pagan’s motorcycle gang members, Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury ruled Thursday.

Kauffman, an endocrinologist whose license has been suspended, and his alleged co-conspirator and Pagan’s leader Ferdinand Augello were both ordered to be detained. Two other alleged conspirators and Pagan’s associates Tabitha Chapman and Joseph Mulholland, both charged with racketeering, were ordered to be released.

Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said he expects a trial in the case may not happen for about a year and a half.
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Considering the alleged plot against his life referenced above, I hope the authorities thoroughly investigate his "apparent suicide".

There's quite a nexus of really bad people involved in this case.
 
Whelp.....all I think bottom line is......we won't be hearing any more about him...bye bye......save us Some money.

He is meeting the final Judge now.
He will come back to earth as an Ant. Boom.
 
The only man left alive charged with murder in the 2012 killing of April Kauffman will appear in court Thursday. Ferdinand “Freddy” Augello, 62, of Upper Township, an alleged Pagans motorcycle gang leader, is scheduled for a status conference at 9 a.m.

Augello is accused of hiring a hitman to kill April Kauffman — a move prosecutors say was motivated by her now-deceased husband Dr. James Kauffman’s desire to hide an opioid drug ring he ran through his Egg Harbor Township medical practice with Augello, who pleaded not guilty during his arraignment April 19.

Man accused in April Kauffman killing to appear in court
 
Man charged in radio host April Kauffman's killing pleads 'definitely not guilty'
Before setting the trial date, Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury Jr. asked Augello if he was willing to accept the state's plea deal offer. He was given the opportunity to plead open, meaning he would plead guilty and be sentenced at the judge's discretion. If he did that, he would face at least 30 years in prison.

Augello declined the offer and repeated his earlier plea. "Definitely not guilty," he told the judge.

DeLury set Augello's trial date for Sept. 11. Officials estimated at least two days would be needed for jury selection and said the trial could last three weeks.
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Augello rejects plea deal, heads to trial in murder of April Kauffman
Co-defendant Joseph Mulholland, 53, of the Villas section of Lower Township, pleaded guilty to second-degree racketeering June 21. As part of the plea deal, Mulholland agreed to testify during the trial and could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in state prison. Mulholland’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 25 before DeLury.
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Five other defendants in the case have pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, distribution of drugs and conspiracy to distribute drugs as part of the drug ring: Beverly Augello, 48, of Summerland Key, Florida; Glenn Seeler, 37, of Sanford, North Carolina; Paul Pagano, 61, of Egg Harbor Township; Tabitha Chapman, 35, of Absecon; and Cheryl Pizza, 36, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

Chapman, Beverly Augello, Seeler and Pagano are scheduled for status conferences at 9 a.m. July 26, while co-defendant Pizza is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. that day.
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James Kauffman's fake military service may have been a factor in April's murder.

James Kauffman's fake military service factored into wife's murder, warrant says

James Kauffman’s lie to his wife and his community about serving in the military sparked distrust in his marriage and could have played a role in his wife’s death, according to a search warrant executed in June 2017...

...According to federal military records obtained recently with the assistance of Guardians of the Green Beret, Kauffman never served in the military.

After her murder, friends of April Kauffman told investigators it was James Kauffman’s alleged military service that attracted April to him in the first place, according to the warrant.

“However, within a year of her murder, April became aware that Dr. Kauffman had never served in Armed Forces and was not a veteran in any capacity,” the warrant states. “It is known that April was devastated by this revelation and it is believed that she threatened to use this information to procure a beneficial divorce from him.”
 
2 more plead guilty in Kauffman drug-ring case

Glenn Seeler, 37, of Sanford, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to second-degree racketeering before Superior Court Judge Bernard E. DeLury.

Cheryl Pizza, 36, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, charged with racketeering, distribution of drugs and conspiracy to distribute drugs as part of the drug ring, also agreed to a plea deal Wednesday.

Both are scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 25.​
 
Kauffman co-defendants appear to be heading toward deals

The remaining co-defendants in the Dr. James Kauffman murder-for-hire and drug ring case appear headed for plea deals.

Tabitha Chapman, 35, of Absecon; Beverly Augello, 48, of Summerland Key, Florida; and Paul Pagano, 61, of Egg Harbor Township, all appeared Thursday in Atlantic County Superior Court for status conferences, but only two were heard before Judge Bernard E. DeLury.

“I know you’ve been working all afternoon in attempts to move the case along, and hopefully be able to resolve it,” DeLury said during Pagano’s appearance, but added more time was needed. Pagano’s next court appearance is slated for 11 a.m. Aug. 30.​
 
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