Neulander was the founding rabbi of the Congregation M'Kor ShalomReformTemple in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. It opened in the summer of 1974. Previously, he had been the assistant rabbi at Temple Emanuel, also in Cherry Hill. Neulander graduated from Trinity College in 1963.
Neulander was convicted of paying congregant Len Jenoff and drifter Paul Daniels $18,000 (equivalent to $32,900 in 2021) to kill his wife Carol on November 1, 1994. The case became a media circus and was broadcast live on CourtTV. In February 1995, he resigned as Rabbi from Congregation M'Kor Shalom.[2]
At the time of his wife's murder, Neulander had been involved in a two-year affair with Philadelphia radio personality Elaine Soncini. The affair began after he visited Soncini's Jewish husband, Ken Garland, in the hospital and later officiated at Garland's funeral. Soncini, who was Catholic, converted to Judaism during their affair.[3]
Trials
Tried before Judge Linda G. Baxter in 2001, the first trial resulted in a hung jury.[4] It had been empaneled in Camden County.
Due to the intense media coverage in Camden County, the re-trial was moved to Monmouth County. At the 2002 re-trial, Neulander was defended by Mt. Holly attorney Mike Riley. In Monmouth, Neulander was found guilty. His son Matthew, whose testimony at the first trial had been lukewarm, was by the time of the second trial thoroughly convinced of his father's guilt.[5][6] Following the verdict, Assistant Prosecutor Jim Lynch submitted to the jury the question of whether or not the death penalty should be sought. The jury panel decided not to recommend the death penalty. Neulander was sentenced to serve 30 years to life at the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton. In an interview by ABC's Barbara Walters after his incarceration, he told her "You have no idea how much rage I have." He was also saddened that two of his three adult children testified against him.
Appeal
In December 2006, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division affirmed Fred Neulander's conviction on appeal.[7] His appellate counsel had argued that the trial court had erred in not permitting Neulander to argue a third party liability defense based on a similar home invasion burglary murder that had occurred in Cherry Hill. Neulander had also argued court error on the issue of double or triple layer "hearsay" evidence, i.e., the out-of-court statement by Carol Neulander as elicited by and through her daughter, about the telephone conversation involving the "bathroom man." Although an appeal and post-conviction relief application were planned, Neulander's best chance at a new trial had been lost. He is currently incarcerated in the New Jersey State Prison.
^Hanley, Robert. "Younger Son Asks Jury to Spare Rabbi's Life", The New York Times, November 22, 2002. Accessed January 1, 2008.
^. The Philadelphia Inquirer. 1995-08-22. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
^Walsh, Jim (August 14, 2021). "Neulander investigators followed long road to life term for Cherry Hill rabbi". Courier Post. Retrieved November 6, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^Hanley, Robert (17 January 2003). "Convicted of Arranging His Wife's Murder, Rabbi Gets a Life Sentence". New York Times. Retrieved 2003-01-17.
^"Neulander Case - Conflicting Testimonies". Associated Press. 2001-10-21. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
^"Court decision a3616-02 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. FRED NEULANDER". Justia US Law. 2006-12-28. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
External links
Courier Post Online(Multiple articles about the case and trials). Accessed Nov. 3 2012. 2004-06-16 at the Wayback Machine
Documentary series from Court TV (now TruTV) MUGSHOTS: Rabbi Neulander - The Cherry Hill Scandal video at FilmRise 2017-10-06 at the Wayback Machine
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Murder 1994 Criminal penalty30 years to LifeDetailsVictimsCarol NeulanderImprisoned atNew Jersey State Prison Contents 1 Biography 2 Trials 3 Appeal 4 References 5 External linksBiography EditNeulander was the founding rabbi of the Congregation M Kor Shalom Reform Temple in Cherry Hill New Jersey It opened in the summer of 1974 Previously he had been the assistant rabbi at Temple Emanuel also in Cherry Hill Neulander graduated from Trinity College in 1963 Neulander was convicted of paying congregant Len Jenoff and drifter Paul Daniels 18 000 equivalent to 32 900 in 2021 to kill his wife Carol on November 1 1994 The case became a media circus and was broadcast live on CourtTV In February 1995 he resigned as Rabbi from Congregation M Kor Shalom 2 At the time of his wife s murder Neulander had been involved in a two year affair with Philadelphia radio personality Elaine Soncini The affair began after he visited Soncini s Jewish husband Ken Garland in the hospital and later officiated at Garland s funeral Soncini who was Catholic converted to Judaism during their affair 3 Trials EditTried before Judge Linda G Baxter in 2001 the first trial resulted in a hung jury 4 It had been empaneled in Camden County Due to the intense media coverage in Camden County the re trial was moved to Monmouth County At the 2002 re trial Neulander was defended by Mt Holly attorney Mike Riley In Monmouth Neulander was found guilty His son Matthew whose testimony at the first trial had been lukewarm was by the time of the second trial thoroughly convinced of his father s guilt 5 6 Following the verdict Assistant Prosecutor Jim Lynch submitted to the jury the question of whether or not the death penalty should be sought The jury panel decided not to recommend the death penalty Neulander was sentenced to serve 30 years to life at the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton In an interview by ABC s Barbara Walters after his incarceration he told her You have no idea how much rage I have He was also saddened that two of his three adult children testified against him Appeal EditIn December 2006 the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed Fred Neulander s conviction on appeal 7 His appellate counsel had argued that the trial court had erred in not permitting Neulander to argue a third party liability defense based on a similar home invasion burglary murder that had occurred in Cherry Hill Neulander had also argued court error on the issue of double or triple layer hearsay evidence i e the out of court statement by Carol Neulander as elicited by and through her daughter about the telephone conversation involving the bathroom man Although an appeal and post conviction relief application were planned Neulander s best chance at a new trial had been lost He is currently incarcerated in the New Jersey State Prison References Edit Offender Details Fred Neulander New Jersey Department of Corrections Retrieved 8 August 2020 Hanley Robert Younger Son Asks Jury to Spare Rabbi s Life The New York Times November 22 2002 Accessed January 1 2008 Dj Apologizes For Affair With Rabbi Elaine Soncini Called Her Affair With Rabbi Neulander A Mistake Police Are Probing His Wife s Death The Philadelphia Inquirer 1995 08 22 Archived from the original on 2016 03 03 Retrieved 2014 07 15 Walsh Jim August 14 2021 Neulander investigators followed long road to life term for Cherry Hill rabbi Courier Post Retrieved November 6 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Hanley Robert 17 January 2003 Convicted of Arranging His Wife s Murder Rabbi Gets a Life Sentence New York Times Retrieved 2003 01 17 Neulander Case Conflicting Testimonies Associated Press 2001 10 21 Retrieved 2022 02 10 Court decision a3616 02 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v FRED NEULANDER Justia US Law 2006 12 28 Retrieved 2022 02 10 External links EditComplete Court TV coverage of Fred Neulander hit men for hire case Courier Post Online Multiple articles about the case and trials Accessed Nov 3 2012 Archived 2004 06 16 at the Wayback Machine Documentary series from Court TV now TruTV MUGSHOTS Rabbi Neulander The Cherry Hill Scandal video at FilmRise Archived 2017 10 06 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fred Neulander amp oldid 1152702532, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
