Two men accused of killing a 20-year-old Millville man nearly three weeks ago were ordered held in jail until trial Friday.

Jequise R. Forrest, 19, of Millville, and Jerramiah J. Michael, 19, of Bridgeton, are each charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon in the death of Thomas Smith III.

Forrest is additionally charged with possession of a high-capacity magazine.

Co-defendant Alonzo E. Mincey, 19, of Vineland, who is charged with the same offenses, was ordered held in jail Friday following his detention hearing.

Both men spoke during their hearings only to confirm to Superior Court Judge Cristen D'Arrigo that they understood their rig

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