Man Who Stabbed Brick Woman 38 Times Near Park is Sentenced for Attempted Murder

Harry Bray, Jr., 35 (Photo: Ocean County Jail)

A man who, court records revealed, stabbed his victim 38 times near the entrance to a Brick Township park, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term on a charge of attempted murder.

Superior Court Judge Kenneth T. Palmer sentenced Harry Bray, Jr., 37, of Manchester, to 18 years in state prison for the stabbing that occurred near the entrance to the Cherry Quay bike trail and walking path during the evening hours of Jan. 5, 2023, resulting in serious bodily injuries to a female victim.

The victim had previously been in a relationship with Bray, who she said would not leave her alone after a split. At about 5:30 p.m. the evening of the incident, a Brick police officer was conducting a routine area check off of Cherry Quay Road when he observed a vehicle with two flat tires in a parking lot area. Upon further examination, the officer found the victim on the ground near the vehicle suffering from multiple stab wounds.

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The woman was transported to a local area hospital, where she was treated for serious bodily injuries. She was later transported to a rehabilitation facility, and is still recovering.

Bray was taken into custody later that night.

Court records revealed that Bray stabbed his victim 38 times and specifically intended on killing her, with a notable attempt to cut her throat, which she thwarted.