The murder trial of Christopher Gregor, a New Jersey father accused of killing his 6-year-old son by forcing him into a grueling treadmill workout, took a dramatic turn when it was revealed that he had called his mother to coach her before her expected testimony. The court heard the recorded jailhouse call in which Gregor’s parents repeatedly told him to stop talking, indicating that he may have been trying to coach his mother on what to say during her testimony.
Ocean County prosecutor Jamie Schron indicated that if Gregor’s mother testified, they would cross-examine her about the call, leading Gregor’s defense attorney Mario Gallucci to decide not to call her as a witness. The judge ultimately ruled that the call itself was admissible as evidence, suggesting it could be an indication of Gregor’s cognizance of guilt in relation to his son’s death.
Corey, Gregor’s young son, passed away on April 2, just over a week after he was forced to run at high speeds on a treadmill until he was thrown off the machine. Heartbreaking footage revealed Gregor repeatedly putting the boy back on the treadmill after he was thrown off multiple times. Corey eventually became delirious with slurred speech and later suffered a seizure and died in the hospital. An autopsy revealed that the boy had suffered blunt force trauma to his chest and abdomen, as well as lacerations to his liver and heart.
Testimony suggested that the injuries Corey sustained occurred while he was under the care of his father, Christopher Gregor. Gregor has been charged with murder and child abuse and faces a potential sentence of 30 years to life in prison if convicted. The court proceedings have focused on the circumstances surrounding Corey’s death, including the treadmill workout that ultimately led to his tragic passing.
The recorded jailhouse call between Gregor and his mother brought additional intrigue to the trial, with the prosecutor indicating that it could be used to demonstrate Gregor’s guilt and coaching behavior. Rather than allowing Gregor’s mother to testify and potentially be questioned about the call, his defense attorney opted not to call her as a witness. The judge’s decision to admit the call as evidence suggests that it may play a significant role in establishing Gregor’s state of mind regarding the events leading to his son’s death.
As the trial continues, the tragic circumstances of Corey’s death are further illuminated, with testimony pointing to the injuries he sustained while in the care of his father. The legal proceedings surrounding Gregor’s alleged murder of his son have captivated public attention, highlighting the devastating consequences of child abuse and neglect. The court’s decision to admit the recorded call as evidence underscores the complexities of the case and the potential implications for Gregor’s eventual conviction or acquittal.
