Murder Suspect Who 'Lied In Wait' Before Killing NJ Woman Remains Jailed: Report

WARREN COUNTY, NJ — The man accused of breaking into an Independence Township home and killing a former friend last month will remain in jail ahead of trial, according to a report.

The Warren County Prosecutor's Office filed several additional charges against Anthony J. Garvin on July 10, including burglary, animal cruelty, and aggravated assault. The Netcong resident was originally charged with murder in the shooting death of 21-year-old Amanda Pulver and her dog Dunkin'.

Garvin, 37, agreed to remain in the Warren County jail as the case progresses, his attorney told the Daily Record.

Officials said Pulver was asleep in her family home along Alphano Road when Garvin broke in on the morning of June 27 and shot her, also threatening family members with a gun before he fled.

A prosecutor said it appears Garvin "lied in wait" to attack Pulver and that investigators found "concerning items" that suggested he may planned to kidnap or sexually assault her, the Daily Record report said.

Authorities captured him in western Pennsylvania later that day.

In in earlier interview with Patch, Amanda's older brother Darrin said Garvin was a "former friend," and the two were not in a romantic relationship.

Garvin's next court date is scheduled for August.