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Woman now 41 faces murder charge in Newark case
Susan Marie Watson, 41, formerly 14 when she shot her mother Maylon Johnson in the Newark apartment on Oct 3, 1971, now admits the killing. The case reopened by brothers creates dilemma: try as juvenile or adult under 1971 law. Watson remains charged in juvenile court. judge ordered transfer to an adult facility, but legal rules may require continued juvenile handling.
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Newark
N.J
Susan Marie Watson
Watson
Schenecta NY
Maylon Johnson
Derek Glenn
Essex County
Michael O’brien
Family Court
Seton Hall University School of Law