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Jillian Pikora

Assistant Managing Editor

jpikora@dailyvoice.com

Jillian is an editor and reporter based out of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg. She has a degree in Political Science and is a former political campaign manager. Over the past decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Prior to joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently manages and reports stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA
Second Murder-Suicide In PA In 12 Hours: DA A second murder-suicide in less than 12 hours, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 25.  A father and son were found dead in East Goshen Township around 10:34 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, as detailed in the release.  The Westtown East Goshen Regional Police Department and the Chester County Detectives are investigating this murder-suicide that did not involve any firearms, the DA explained. There is no threat to the public or "There is no threat to the public," the DA said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information ab…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Murder-Suicide At PA Nursing Home (UPDATE) Murder-Suicide At PA Nursing Home (UPDATE)
Murder-Suicide At PA Nursing Home (Update) A husband and wife are dead following a shooting at a nursing home in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Oct. 24, according to District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe. An 89-year-old woman died at the scene and her 90-year-old was taken to Reading Hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head — he passed away during the night, the DA explained in an updated release on Friday, Oct. 25.  Officers were dispatched to a report of "shots being fired within the facility" at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown late Thursday morning, according to the DA. Soon emergency servic…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Teen Convicted For Killing Classmate In PA Park Across From School Teen Convicted For Killing Classmate In PA Park Across From School
Teen Convicted For Killing Classmate In PA Park Across From School A teenager has been convicted of murdering his high school classmate in a park across from the school, according to court documents updated on Thursday, Oct. 24. Javion Roman, now 19 but he was 17 at the time of the shooting, of York, was convicted for the murder of Malaki Beady, 17, of York, on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Beady, also of York, was found shot dead in the 200 block of West Maple Street in York's Penn Park on Wednesday, Mar. 23, around 11 a.m., the York County coroner's office confirmed in a release on Thursday. They were both seniors at William Penn Senior high school— which is loca…

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Shippensburg Shooter On Run After Wild Weekend Crimes: PA State Police Shippensburg Shooter On Run After Wild Weekend Crimes: PA State Police
Shippensburg Shooter On Run After Wild Weekend Crimes: PA State Police What should have been a fun Shippensburg University Homecoming weekend has landed 14 people charges — one of whom is on the loose, Pennsylvania State Police explained in a release made available on Friday, Oct. 25. Troopers were tasked with monitoring the festivities surrounding Shippensburg University's homecoming weekend on Friday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 20. Foot patrol officers heard multiple gunshots near South Penn Street and Dykeman Road in Shippensburg Township around 1:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 19. two men wearing hoodies were seen running from the shooting. One of the accus…

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Police & Fire
SEPTA Bus Triple Shooting Suspect Captured By US Marshals SEPTA Bus Triple Shooting Suspect Captured By US Marshals
SEPTA Bus Triple Shooting Suspect Captured By US Marshals The suspect wanted for a triple shooting on a SEPTA bus earlier this month has been arrested by US Marshals on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  Raphael Ezeamaka, 18, of Darby, was wanted for a triple shooting that happened on a SEPTA Route G bus at 700 South 57th Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.  Ezeamaka was found in an apartment complex in Middletown, Delaware, according to a release by US Marshals.  Marshals from both the Philadelphia and Wilmington offices knocked on apartment doors and soon Ezeamaka attempted to flee by jumping from a…

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by Merriell Moyer & Jillian Pikora
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PA Prison Guard Stabbed: Police PA Prison Guard Stabbed: Police
PA Prison Guard Stabbed: Police A prison guard is in the hospital following a stabbing, Philadelphia police announced on Thursday, Oct. 24.  The stabbing happened at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, located at 8101 State Road in Philadelphia around 1:40 p.m. An inmate stabbed the guard once in the left arm, according to PPD.  "The guard was transported by Medic 49 to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where they were placed in stable condition," the police wrote in the release.  The scene was being held, but no weapon was recovered.  The offender has been detained, and the investigation is ong…

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Mugshot Released Of Woman Going 90 MPH+ Charged For Crash Killing PA Dad, Daughter: Affidavit Mugshot Released Of Woman Going 90 MPH+ Charged For Crash Killing PA Dad, Daughter: Affidavit
Mugshot Released Of Woman Going 90 MPH+ Charged For Crash Killing PA Dad, Daughter: Affidavit The mugshot of a woman who caused a double-fatal crash — killing a father and his daughter — has been released, on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.  Beth Anne Fife, 51, of Dawkins Drive, East Earl, has been charged with two counts each of the following: vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and recklessly endangering another person, as well as related driving offenses on Wednesday, Oct. 16, court records show. The charges are in connection with the crash on Route 322/West 28th Divison Highway near the Lancaster/Lebanon counties line that killed Allen English, 84, of Lititz, and his daug…

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Police & Fire
School Locked Down After Teen Shot In Harrisburg In Broad Daylight: Police School Locked Down After Teen Shot In Harrisburg In Broad Daylight: Police
School Locked Down After Teen Shot In Harrisburg In Broad Daylight: Police A teen is in the hospital after being shot in Harrisburg at noon on Thursday, Oct. 24, city police announced.  Officers had been called to a report of shots fired at the intersection of North Thirteenth & Herr streets. They arrived to find the juvenile boy suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Downey Elementary School, located at 1313 Monroe Street was briefly on lockdown due to the “incident”, a spokesperson for Harrisburg School District said. He was taken to an area hospital where he remains in stable condition.  An investigation is ongoing.  Anyone w…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Closed I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Closed I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closed I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT A multiple-vehicle crash closed Interstate 81 in Lebanon County on Thursday morning, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Dave Thompson.  The crash was on I-81 South around mile marker 82.5, PennDOT's Thompson said in a statement at 12:16 p.m. The interstate is closed at Exit 85 - Route 934/Annville/Ft Indiantown Gap. A map showing the area of I-81 closed due to the crash. PennDOT "The closure is expected to last a while," Thompson said. The roadway reopened at 6:18 p.m., a spokesperson told us in an update statement. There was no word on any injuries, or h…

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Police & Fire
Woman Punches Officer During Traffic Stop, West Lebanon Police Say Woman Punches Officer During Traffic Stop, West Lebanon Police Say
Woman Punches Officer During Traffic Stop, West Lebanon Police Say A 23-year-old Annville has been arrested after fighting with police officers during a traffic stop, the Western Lebanon County Regional Police announced on Thursday, Oct. 24. Cathyria Reyes Rodriguez was pulled over by the police in the 1300 block of East Main Street in Annville at 12:39 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the police detailed in the release. The police were attempting a traffic stop after discovering she was driving with a suspended license plate.  "During the course of the investigation Reyes-Rodriguez began to physically fight with Officers, striking one Officer with a c…

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