Former Tenafly Cop Convicted Of Killing Husband In ‘Freak Accident’ Sentenced: Prosecutor

Grieco was previously convicted of aggravated manslaughter and faced up to 30 years in prison.

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Grieco and his husband John Kelly, a former New York City police officer, were at their Vernon Township home after a night out with friends, Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Sahil Kabse said. Grieco, who had been drinking, retrieved his handgun, a Gen4 Glock Model 23 and began to handle it, despite warnings the gun was loaded, Kabse said.

The firearm discharged, striking Kelly in the abdomen, Kabse said. He was transported to a nearby where he was pronounced dead, Kabse said…

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