In this Nov. 17, 2017, photo file, Johnny Bobbitt Jr., left, Kate McClure, right, and McClure's boyfriend Mark D'Amico poses at a Citgo station in Philadelphia.(Photo: Elizabeth Robertson, AP)

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE:

Burlington County, Burlington County, United Kingdom, United States.

The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Katelyn McClure and Mark D'Amico, both of Florence, with theft by deception and conspiracy in connection with the viral story of a homeless Samaritan's supposed act of kindness.

And the Samaritan, homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt, Jr., has been involved with the same offenses, authorities said.

The original story is below.

MOUNT HOLLY – Law enforcement authorities said they will make an announcement Thursday about their investigation into a South Jersey couple who started a campaign for a homeless good Samaritan and then were accused of taking much of their money.

Mark D'Amico and his girlfriend Katelyn McClure, both of Florence, have been scrutinized by the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office for more than two months.

According to published reports, Johnny Bobbitt, Jr., Johnny Bobbitt Jr. The Courier-Post has not confirmed that report and prosecutors have declined.

Here's what we know about the case:

How did Mark D'Amcio and Katelyn McClure meet the homeless Samaritan?

According to the trio, McClure ran out of gas while on an Interstate 295 exit ramp in Philadelphia in October 2017.

Bobbitt, a homeless veteran living in the citty, used to buy $ 20 to buy fuel for McClure so she could get back on the road, they said.

What happened next?

In this Aug. 27, 2018 photo released by NBC, Mark D'Amico, left, and Kate McClure speak with host Megyn Kelly on "Megyn Kelly Today," in New York. Amico and McClure, who have been brought to Johnny Bobbitt's home page, are being brought to court by Bobbitt of mismanaging donations. McClure set the page up to give back to Bobbitt, who helped her get out of the Interstate 95 exit ramp late one night. It's more than $ 400,000 from more than 14,000 people. (Nathan Congleton / NBC via AP) (Photo: Nathan Congleton, AP)

McClure and D'Amico said they returned to Philadelphia multiple times to give money, food and water to Bobbitt to show their appreciation.

They then set up a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign with a goal of raising $ 10,000 to help Bobbitt turn his life around.

The story of Bobbitt's good deed went viral as they appeared on shows like "Good Morning America" ​​and were interviewed by the BBC.

In all, more than 14,000 contributors contributed $ 402,000 to the GoFundMe campaign to help Bobbitt.

How did Johnny Bobbitt's life change?

In April, Bobbitt said he used a small amount of money to buy heroin and opioids. But he went to rehab and said he was clean.

McClure and D'Amico said they were rationing the money they gave Bobbitt for daily living.

"I do not want to go to anything stupid," D'Amico said in April. "He's a drug addict." "That's like me handing him over."

Bobbitt said he was a newcomer to a house, which was parked on land owned by McClure's family. He said he also got a truck, but it was not working. The camper and the truck were registered in McClure's name, D'Amico said.

What went wrong?

Their relationship is in this state of affairs.

Bobbitt became homeless again after D'Amico told him in June that he had to leave the property.

In August, Bobbitt filed a lawsuit in state Superior Court alleging Amico and McClure mismanaged much of the donations. The couple denied the claims.

Attorney Christopher Fallon says this printout shows a screenshot 27 from Mark D'Amico to Johnny Bobbitt Jr. (Photo: Carol Comegno / Staff photgrapher)

What happened to the money?

That's not clear.

McClure and D'Amico have claimed they spent about $ 200,000 on Bobbitt for the trailer and other living expenses, including money that he gave away to family. Bobbitt claims only $ 75,000 in cash and the value of the truck and camper.

An attorney for Bobbitt said there was more than $ 150,000 in donations left, but later said he was informed by the couple's attorney that all of the money actually is gone. The couple have not been tested in court about where the money is or went.

They testified to the fact that they had handled the money, but those testimonials were put on hold amid the launch of a criminal investigation.

GoFundMe has said Bobbitt would "be made whole," and the online site committed to giving him the credit card that he never actually received. The company said Thursday it would make additional comments after the prosecutor's news conference.

What are authorities doing about all of this?

The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed a criminal investigation into the situation.

This photo taken Aug. 15, 2018, shows Johnny Bobbitt Jr. Kate McClure and Mark D'Amico, who is more than $ 400,000 for Bobbitt Jr. turn over what's left of the cash. In New Jersey judge issued the order Thursday, Aug. Bobbitt, who worries of Amico and McClure have mismanaged a large share of the donations raised for him on GoFundMe. The couple deny those claims, saying they're wary of giving Bobbitt wide sums because they fear he would buy drugs (David Swanson / The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) (Photo: David Swanson, AP)

In September, The executed Cedar Lane Extension home. They confiscated a vehicle, jewelry and documents, according to court papers.

Since then, we have declined to comment on the investigation.

Thursday, Nov. 15, in Mount Holly. Prosecutor Scott Coffina said he will announce developments in the investigation. No information will be provided in advance of the press conference, the prosecutor 's office said Wednesday night.

Prosecutor's office spokesman Joel Bewley said his office would be filed. If requested, within 24 hours "or sooner if practicable."

"There is much interest in this story and we are interested in it," said Bewley in an email to the Courier-Post.

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