$1M bail for NJ man charged in father's killing

  Eyewitness NewsMORRISTOWN, N.J. -- Prosecutors say a New Jersey man shot his father in the head so he could steal money and credit cards from his safe to buy drugs.

A Superior Court judge on Tuesday ordered bail maintained at $1 million cash for 25-year-old Brendon Matos. He's being held at the Morris County jail.

He's charged with murder in the death of 56-year-old Nelson Matos inside their Randolph home.

Investigators say the father was killed July 5 as he washed dishes in the kitchen.

Prosecutor Robert Bianchi said Brendon Matos then went on a three-day spree, buying drugs and partying with women at hotels until he was arrested on Friday.

Public defender Dolores Mann told the judge she will review information in the case before filing an application for lower bail. No plea has been entered.

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New Jersey man arrested in father's murder

  Eyewitness NewsRANDOLPH (WABC) -- Police in New Jersey have arrested a 25-year-old man in the murder of his father, who was found dead in his home Tuesday.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert Bianchi on Friday announced the arrest of Brendon Matos, of Randolph, in the murder of Nelson Matos.

Authorities say a car was found crashed in the bushes near the home. The car was traced back to the father's house, where police found a bullet hole in the window and the victim dead inside.

Brendon Matos was found hiding in the bushes near where the car was found.

Police, who have not released a motive, were said to be looking for a handgun or rifle. They were also looking into Brendon Matos' actions over the last 48 hours.

Neighbors tell Eyewitness News reporter Phil Lipof that the suspect did not have mental issues and was a normal kid. They said Nelson Matos was divorced, and his ex-wife lived in Florida.

In the 2004 Randolph High School yearbook, Nelson Matos purchased a yearbook ad that included a picture of his Brendon as a young boy. The ad, taken out the year Brendon graduated, said, "Congratulations. You have always been the center of my life and as you grew, I was very proud of your accomplishments. Cherish your high school memories. Your journey continues; keep up the momentum and continue to make the wisest choices because success will chase you."

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