Lamont Cole, a 40-year-old man from East Orange, has been charged with a second murder following a double homicide in Guttenberg, New Jersey. This comes after two bodies were found in a home in the area in November 2024. The charges relate to the deaths of Ricardo Bory, 58, and his father, Justo Bory, 87. The case has shocked the local community. Authorities have been working hard to uncover the truth behind the deaths, and more information is being gathered every day.
Charges against Cole: Second murder added to case
Cole was initially charged with the murder of Justo Bory, who died in November 2024. Just a few weeks later, Cole was also charged with the murder of Ricardo Bory. The authorities confirmed that Ricardo’s death was also a homicide. The Regional Medical Examiner’s Office made this determination after an autopsy was completed. The new charges against Lamont show the complexity of the case as it continues into the deaths. The authorities are working to uncover how and why both men died. The charges now carry serious consequences for Cole, and he remains in custody while waiting for his trial.
Police find two bodies: Investigation begins in Guttenberg
On the night of November 23, 2024, Guttenberg police responded to an emergency call just after 10 p.m. The caller reported finding two unresponsive men inside a house on the 200 block of 71st Street. The police quickly arrived at the scene. They discovered the bodies of Justo and Ricardo Bory inside the home. Lamont Cole was notably there, and both men were declared dead at the scene. The discovery was shocking to everyone, and the investigation began right away. Cole was arrested at the scene. He was initially charged with interfering in the investigation. Authorities soon began to investigate his role in both murders.
Medical examiner determines cause of death for Justo Bory
After the bodies were found, the investigation moved forward quickly. Authorities began to gather information and look into the causes of death for both men. On December 3, 2024, the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Justo Bory’s cause of death was strangulation. The investigation into his murder points back towards Lamont. This was an important finding in the investigation. The medical examiner’s report pointed to foul play and confirmed that the death was a homicide. The authorities are still investigating how this happened and why. They have not shared all the details, but the case is being treated as a serious crime.
Cole held without bail, investigation ongoing
Lamont Cole has been detained at the Hudson County Correctional Facility since his arrest. He is being held without bail while the investigation continues. Authorities have not released further details about his role in the deaths. The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected as the case moves forward. Police are working to uncover Cole’s connection to the victims and whether there was a clear motive behind the killings. As of now, the authorities have not given any indication of when they expect the case to go to trial.
As of now, there has been no comment from Cole’s defense attorney. It remains unclear what legal strategy will be used in the upcoming case involving Lamont. The lawyer has not responded to requests for comment on the charges or Cole’s status. It is still unknown if Cole will be seeking a bail hearing or attempting to be released before his trial. The case is still in its early stages, and many details are still being kept private.
