The three Hertgen boys — Matthew, Joseph and eldest brother David, Jr. — were born into a privileged life built by their mom, Debra, and their father, wealthy tech exec David.

Matthew Hertgen, 31, said nothing during the brief videoconference hearing — during which his defense attorney asked for a week-long delay to prepare and review the discovery.

The Princeton man charged with killing his brother voluntarily agreed on Thursday to remain in jail pending court appearances in his case. Matthew Hertgen, 31, is charged with first-degree murder ...

About 100 mourners filled St. Luke Roman Catholic Church in Toms River for the funeral of Joseph Hertgen, 27, whose brother, Matthew, 31, allegedly beat and stabbed him to death with a golf club ...

PRINCETON, NJ — Matthew Hertgen, accused in the murder of his brother, made a virtual court appearance on Thursday during his pretrial detention hearing. Matthew, 31, is charged with first ...

Matthew Hertgen listens to his attorney Jason Matey during his detention hearing in Mercer County Superior Court in Trenton on March 6, 2025. He is accused of killing his brother in Princeton.

Matthew Hertgen is accused in the murder of his 26-year-old brother, Joe Hertgen, who lived at an apartment complex in downtown Princeton. Joe Hertgen played soccer for the University of Michigan.

Joe Hertgen responded with "will do" and invited the brother to a hike the next day around 10:30 p.m. About 45 minutes later, Matthew called 911 and reported Joe dead, telling police he "went into ...

Matthew Hertgen is accused in the murder of his 26-year-old brother, Joe Hertgen, who lived at an apartment complex in downtown Princeton. Joe Hertgen played soccer for the University of Michigan.

Matthew Hertgen is accused in the murder of his 26-year-old brother, Joe Hertgen, who lived at an apartment complex in downtown Princeton. Joe Hertgen played soccer for the University of Michigan.