Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean Dalton said "we had a good meeting and we're moving forward with the prosecution" Thursday after spending the afternoon with the family of 12-year-old Autumn Pasquale.
On Friday, Autumn's two alleged killers, seen here in exclusive Fox 29 video during their arrest, will face a juvenile court hearing on first degree murder charges.
"We wanted to assure them we're moving forward," Dalton said. "That we're 100 percent behind them in making sure justice is done."
Dalton's private meeting also came a day after Autumn's parents and uncle took issue with how the police search for Autumn was conducted in the hours after her disappearance was reported to police on Saturday night.
"Law enforcement poured their heart and soul into this investigation," Dalton explained.
"I couldn't be prouder of these individuals for the job that they've done over such difficult circumstances."
Fifteen-year-old Justin Robinson and his 17-year-old brother, Dante, are charged with beating and strangling Autumn to death after she was lured to their house to discuss a BMX bike.
Published reports say there was an exchange on Facebook between Autumn and Justin days before the murder about the BMX bike. "Tht's sexy," the Inquirer reported as Autumn's response to Justin concerning a new bike he claimed he had.
Justin later told the 12-year-old to come to his house. Last Saturday, she did and days later her body was found in a recycling bin there. Her bike, clothes and backpack were recovered inside the house.
As far as commenting on any specific piece of evidence, I can't do that at this point," Dalton added.
Meanwhile mourners continued to place flowers and teddy bears at the murder scene.
The mother of the two boys remained held up inside the home, refusing to answer the door. A few blocks away, Autumn's family was making funeral arrangements for Saturday.
No one from the family spoke to the media, a day after claiming there was a delay in search efforts for their daughter.
"We want the focus to be on Autumn and her family and making sure the healing can begin to take place," Dalton said. "We remember Autumn for the beautiful young girl that she was and we don't want to see any other acts of violence."
The Robinson brothers will have a court hearing Friday in Woodbury at 11 a.m. The detention hearing is for a judge to decide if they should stay behind bars during the investigation or be released into their parents custody.
Dalton says his office will demand that the suspects remain behind bars.
No decision has been made on whether the teenagers will be tried as adults.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:17:37 GMT
Lots of traffic and police activity, police cameras are everywhere. But that didn't stopped this armed robber from calmly walking into a Dunkin Donuts on camera Monday afternoon and sticking the place up.
Lots of traffic and police activity, police cameras are everywhere. But that didn't stopped this armed robber from calmly walking into a Dunkin Donuts on camera Monday afternoon and sticking the place up.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:18:27 GMT
"Very creepy" is the way neighbors are describing the most recent incidents involving a suspected prowler in Lumberton who has struck three times in the last couple of months.
"Very creepy" is the way neighbors are describing the most recent incidents involving a suspected prowler in Lumberton who has struck three times in the last couple of months.
Friday, June 14 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:02:59 GMT
Just hours after L&I building inspector Ronald Wagenhoffer ended his own life Wednesday night, sources say police found a videotape on which Wagenhoffer says "it wasn't my fault."
Just hours after L&I building inspector Ronald Wagenhoffer ended his own life Wednesday night, sources say police found a videotape on which Wagenhoffer says "it wasn't my fault."
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:36:19 GMT
"We have now lost seven lives in connection with this tragedy." With those words, city officials confirmed the overnight suicide of License and Inspections Inspector Ronald Wagenhoffer.
"We have now lost seven lives in connection with this tragedy."With those words, city officials confirmed the overnight suicide of License and Inspections Inspector Ronald Wagenhoffer.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:35:59 GMT
For the neighbors on the 6500 block of Crescentville Road this intersection with Cheltenham Avenue has been a nightmare. So much so, they can't even sit out on their front porches.
For the neighbors on the 6500 block of Crescentville Road this intersection with Cheltenham Avenue has been a nightmare. So much so, they can't even sit out on their front porches.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:57:09 GMT
A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is charged with allowing a student to perform body piercings in class. The teacher at Northern York County High School resigned after the incident last April.
A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is charged with allowing a student to perform body piercings in class. The teacher at Northern York County High School resigned after the incident last April.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:54:58 GMT
Published reports are saying this is a murder/suicide. The victim is 47 year old family practice doctor Michelle Liggio, and the alleged gunman is her estranged husband 58 year old Christopher.
Published reports are saying this is a murder/suicide. The victim is 47 year old family practice doctor Michelle Liggio, and the alleged gunman is her estranged husband 58 year old Christopher.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:26:08 GMT
Torrential rain and storms are moving across the region tonight. The heavy rain is causing flooding for some people out on the roads, particularly in South Jersey and Delaware.
Torrential rain and storms are moving across the region tonight. The heavy rain is causing flooding for some people out on the roads, particularly in South Jersey and Delaware.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:20:41 GMT
Bensalem Police have released a series of photos of the suspect wanted for stabbing a man during a vehicle break-in.It all happened on Monday when the suspect was observed trying to break into vehicle
Bensalem Police have released a series of photos of the suspect wanted for stabbing a man during a vehicle break-in.It all happened on Monday when the suspect was observed trying to break into vehicle
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:17:37 GMT
Lots of traffic and police activity, police cameras are everywhere. But that didn't stopped this armed robber from calmly walking into a Dunkin Donuts on camera Monday afternoon and sticking the place up.
Lots of traffic and police activity, police cameras are everywhere. But that didn't stopped this armed robber from calmly walking into a Dunkin Donuts on camera Monday afternoon and sticking the place up.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:47:28 GMT
It was a crime that stunned a Montgomery County community--the murder of a baby and her grandmother. Now, the lawyer for 27-year-old Raghunandan Yandamuri says his client was "pressured" into confessing.
It was a crime that stunned a Montgomery County community--the murder of a baby and her grandmother. Now, the lawyer for 27-year-old Raghunandan Yandamuri says his client was "pressured" into confessing.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:41:03 GMT
A man from Newark Delaware has been charged after he exposed himself to a woman while stopped at a red light. The incident happened on May 1 around 8:30 p.m.
A man from Newark Delaware has been charged after he exposed himself to a woman while stopped at a red light.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:58:15 GMT
Ever wonder how you can stay toned while on vacation? FOX29's Mike Jerrick was out on the patio with some tips from the folks at Balance Chestnut Hill on "Good Day Philadelphia" Tuesday morning.
Ever wonder how you can stay toned while on vacation?
Autumn Pasquale was reported missing Saturday. She was found dead not far from her home in Clayton, New Jersey.
