Robert Fuller Jr. homicide case
Maurquise James, accused of murdering 87-year-old philanthropist Robert Fuller Jr. at the Cogir of Potomac assisted living facility on February 14, 2026, has been declared incompetent to stand trial as of May 20, 2026, and ordered to a state mental hospital for re-evaluation in six months. As of May 20, 2026: James is also accused of shooting at a Maryland State Trooper on February 24, 2026, with police linking him to both crimes. Fuller's partner, Linda Buttrick, filed a civil lawsuit against Cogir of Potomac on March 29, 2026, seeking over $1.1 million in damages, alleging negligence and failure to act on warnings about James's behavior. Prosecutors previously alleged James, a former medication technician, had been planning Fuller's murder for approximately a month.
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Maurquise James, accused of murdering Robert Fuller Jr.
Maurquise James, accused of murdering Robert Fuller Jr. at the Cogir of Potomac assisted living facility, has been declared incompetent to stand trial. He has been ordered to a state mental hospital for re-evaluation in six months. James is also accused of shooting at a Maryland State Trooper, with police linking him to both crimes.
March 2026 — 5 developments
Robert Fuller Jr.
Robert Fuller Jr.'s partner, Linda Buttrick, has filed a civil lawsuit against Cogir of Potomac seeking over $1.1 million in damages, alleging the facility's negligence and failure to act on warnings about the suspect's behavior. The suit also claims a nurse who complained about the suspect was fired.
Maurquise Emillo James, the suspect in the murder of Robert Fuller Jr.
Maurquise Emillo James, the suspect in the murder of Robert Fuller Jr., has been found competent to stand trial and is being held without bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 27, as investigators continue to work on determining a motive. James was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
The daughter of Robert Fuller Jr.
The daughter of Robert Fuller Jr.'s partner has filed a civil lawsuit against the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility. The suit alleges the facility was aware of the suspect's dangerous behavior for weeks or months and ignored multiple staff complaints. The suspect, employee Marquise Emillo James, reportedly continued to administer medication to Fuller's partner even after Fuller's death.
A lawsuit has been filed against Cogir Potomac Senior Living on behalf of Robert Fuller Jr.
A lawsuit has been filed against Cogir Potomac Senior Living on behalf of Robert Fuller Jr.'s partner, alleging the facility ignored staff complaints about accused murderer Maurquise James for weeks prior to Fuller's death. One formal complaint was reportedly lodged just 11 days before the Valentine's Day murder.
Maurquise James, the suspect accused of murdering 87-year-old Robert Fuller Jr.
Maurquise James, the suspect accused of murdering 87-year-old Robert Fuller Jr., has been found competent to stand trial. James, a former medication technician at the senior living facility where Fuller resided, is accused of shooting Fuller on Valentine's Day.
February 2026 — 8 developments
Prosecutors allege that Maurquise James, a medication technician at Cogir Potomac Senior Living, had been planning the murder of his 87-year-old patient, Robert Fuller Jr.
Prosecutors allege that Maurquise James, a medication technician at Cogir Potomac Senior Living, had been planning the murder of his 87-year-old patient, Robert Fuller Jr., for approximately a month. James is charged with first-degree murder for Fuller's death on February 14, 2026, and is also accused of shooting at a Maryland State Trooper on February 24, 2026. Investigators revealed James had been seen tampering with security sensors at the facility.
Maurquise Emillo James, 22, a medical technician at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility, has been charged with the murder of resident Robert Fuller Jr.
Maurquise Emillo James, 22, a medical technician at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility, has been charged with the murder of resident Robert Fuller Jr. Court documents reveal James administered medication to Fuller the night before his death and returned shortly after to check its effect. James was arrested on February 24, 2026, after allegedly shooting at a state trooper.
Maurquise Emillo James, 22, a former employee at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility, has been …
Maurquise Emillo James, 22, a former employee at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility, has been arrested and charged with the murder of 87-year-old philanthropist Robert Fuller Jr. James is also facing attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting at a Maryland state trooper during a traffic stop on February 24, 2026. Coworkers identified James from surveillance footage, and investigators linked the firearm used in both incidents.
Montgomery County Police have released surveillance video of a suspect in the shooting death of 87-year-old Robert Fuller Jr.
Montgomery County Police have released surveillance video of a suspect in the shooting death of 87-year-old Robert Fuller Jr. The video shows a person on the property around the time of the homicide, and investigators are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual.
The Daily Mail reported on the investigation, providing details about Fuller's background as a lawyer, philanthropist, and author.
The Daily Mail reported on the investigation, providing details about Fuller's background as a lawyer, philanthropist, and author. Police continued to seek information from the public, with tips potentially eligible for a reward of up to $10,000..
Police confirmed that Robert Fuller Jr.
Police confirmed that Robert Fuller Jr. had been shot in the head, and his death was being investigated as a homicide. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was to determine the official cause and manner of death. Authorities stated that no suspect information was available and no arrests had been made..
The Montgomery County Police Department officially identified the deceased as 87-year-old Robert Fuller Jr.
The Montgomery County Police Department officially identified the deceased as 87-year-old Robert Fuller Jr. Detectives confirmed he had been shot, and his death was classified as a homicide. The investigation was ongoing, with no information released regarding potential suspects..
Robert Fuller Jr.
Robert Fuller Jr., 87, was found unresponsive in his apartment at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living Facility in Potomac, Maryland. First responders attempted life-saving measures but pronounced him dead at the scene. Police observed trauma to his head, prompting a homicide investigation..