Medication Tech MURDERS Millionaire—In His Own Bed

A medication technician at a Maryland senior living facility allegedly murdered an 87-year-old millionaire philanthropist in his own bedroom, disguising himself with a wig and mask before nearly killing a state trooper days later.

Story Snapshot

Robert Fuller Jr., 87, shot dead in his Potomac senior living apartment on February 14, 2026, with his roommate sleeping feet away
Maurquise Emillo James, 22, a medication technician at the facility, arrested after allegedly firing at a Maryland State Trooper during a traffic stop
Ballistics linked the trooper shooting to Fuller’s murder; investigators found wigs and masks matching surveillance footage at James’s residences
No theft occurred and no clear motive emerged despite James claiming a very good relationship with his victim
Fuller donated over $1.6 million to his Maine hometown, including athletic facilities and medical centers

When Trust Becomes a Weapon

The Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility promised safety and professional care for its elderly residents. Robert Fuller Jr., a retired Navy reserve officer and attorney descended from Supreme Court Chief Justice Melvin Fuller, trusted the staff who entered his apartment daily. On February 13, 2026, Maurquise Emillo James administered medications to Fuller and his roommate as usual. The 22-year-old medication technician then returned with an unusual question: had the Oxycodone taken effect yet? Hours later, Fuller lay dead from a gunshot wound to the head. His roommate, sleeping in a separate bedroom just feet away, never heard the gunshot.

A Trail of Disguises and Ballistics

Montgomery County Police released surveillance footage showing a masked figure with long dark hair walking through the facility around the time of the murder. The distinctive gait caught investigators’ attention, but the gender and race remained unclear. The dark hair turned out to be a wig, part of an elaborate disguise. Police discovered matching wigs and masks at residences connected to James, along with discarded items that tied him to the crime scene. The breakthrough came not from the murder investigation itself but from a violent encounter 30 miles away in Baltimore.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, a Maryland State Trooper conducted a traffic stop in Baltimore. The driver, later identified as James, allegedly opened fire on the trooper. The officer sustained powder burns but escaped being hit by bullets. Ballistics analysis of the shell casings recovered from both crime scenes provided the decisive link. The same firearm used to execute Fuller in his bed had been turned on a law enforcement officer during a routine traffic stop. James was arrested later that Tuesday afternoon at Rockville traffic court, where he had appeared for a scheduled hearing.

The Philanthropist’s Final Chapter

Fuller’s murder sent shockwaves through two communities separated by hundreds of miles. In Potomac, Maryland, residents of the upscale senior facility confronted the reality that danger came from within their supposed sanctuary. In Augusta, Maine, Fuller’s hometown mourned the loss of their most generous benefactor. Fuller had donated $1.64 million to upgrade Cony High School’s athletic complex when COVID funding stalled the project. The facility now bears his name. His generosity extended to MaineGeneral Medical Center, the Kennebec Historical Society, the Kennebec Valley YMCA, Old Fort Western, and local libraries throughout the region.

The contrast between Fuller’s legacy of community building and the manner of his death could not be starker. A man who spent his wealth improving the lives of young athletes and preserving history died alone in the night, betrayed by someone paid to care for him. The randomness troubles investigators as much as the violence itself. Captain Sean Gagen of Montgomery County Police noted that James claimed to have a very good relationship with Fuller. Nothing was stolen from the apartment. No apparent dispute preceded the killing. The motive remains as obscure as the disguised figure captured on surveillance video.

Insider Threats in Elder Care

The case exposes a vulnerability that keeps families of nursing home residents awake at night. Background checks and hiring protocols mean nothing when an employee with clean credentials and routine access decides to commit murder. James held the keys, literally and figuratively, to Fuller’s safety. He knew the medication schedule, the layout of the apartment, and the routines of both Fuller and his roommate. The facility’s security cameras captured his presence, but his wig and mask negated that advantage until investigators pieced together evidence from multiple crime scenes.

James now faces first-degree murder charges for Fuller’s death, attempted first-degree murder for the trooper shooting, and additional counts of felony assault and firearm use. He is held without bond in Montgomery County, awaiting hearings at the same courthouse where his traffic court appearance led to his arrest. The multi-agency investigation between Montgomery County Police and Maryland State Police continues, though the core questions may never be answered satisfactorily. What drives a young healthcare worker to execute an elderly man in his sleep? Why target a philanthropist who dedicated his final years to quiet generosity? The evidence builds a case for prosecution, but it cannot penetrate the darkness of motivation.