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Boyfriend Charged With Murder Of Pregnant DelCo Woman: Police
The murder of a pregnant Delaware County woman has left her family grieving and her boyfriend behind bars, according to police. Tanyiah Bell, who was eight months pregnant, was brutally murdered two days after celebrating her 19th birthday, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up for her mother, Tylicia Bell. Kaiheem Jerelle Williams, 19, of Lansdowne, was charged with First-Degree Murder for shooting and killing his girlfriend in the 200 block of North Wycombe Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 14, the Lansdowne Police Department said in a Thursday, Nov. 19 new release. Police have not officia…
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$60K Raised In Less Than 24 Hours For Family Of Slain PA State Police Officer
A community is rallying for the family of a Pennsylvania State Police officer who was allegedly stabbed to death on a hiking by a Maryland. Off-duty PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer, Benjamin J. Brallier, age 44, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Moon Township, was found stabbed while running near near the 1900 block of Hassam Road on Montour Trail on Monday, Oct. 21 at 2:52 p.m., as Daily Voice previously reported. He later died in an area hospital. Anthony Alexi "Antonia" Quesen also known as Antonia Kaseim, 25, of Baltimore, MD, has been arrested and charge…
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PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death While Hiking
A Pennsylvania State Police officer is dead and his accused killer from Maryland has been held without bail, authorities announced in updated statements to the press on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Off-duty PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer, Benjamin J. Brallier, age 44, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Moon Township, was found stabbed while running near near the 1900 block of Hassam Road on Montour Trail on Monday, Oct. 21 at 2:52 p.m., Allegheny County Police detailed. He was treated at the scene and then taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, the po…
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Pair Allegedly Killed By Philly Murderer ID'd By York County Coroner
The pair allegedly killed by a convicted murderer has been identified by the York County Coroner, according to a release on Thursday, Oct. 10. Randy Zink, 66, and Tammy Quiel, 56, both of the 3200 block of Eastern Boulevard in Springettsbury Township were found dead at the home they shared with Rangel Vangas, 53, most recently of York but previously of Philadelphia, according to the coroner's updated release. Vangas was arrested on the scene of the double slaying and charged with two counts of Criminal Homicide, Springettsbury Township police detailed in a separate rel…
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PA Man Accused Of Murdering Wife 'Missing Maryanne' Has Bail Revoked: DA
Bail has been revoked for a husband released on bail for more than a year for allegedly murdering his wife — in a case where no body was ever found, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Oct. 7. Jere Bagenstose in back in the Lancaster County Prison following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling in Commonwealth v. Yard, the DA explained. Bagenstose has charged with criminal homicide in Dec. 2022 or the 1984 murder of his wife, Maryann Bagenstose, as Daily Voice previously reported. Bagenstose was released after posting a ba…
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Murder Charge For PA Man After 'Intentional' Hit-Run: DA
Whitehall man Rajgion Davis was charged Thursday, Sept. 26 with Criminal Homicide for the Friday, Aug. 9 murder of Stephen Fistner, a pedestrian who Davis intentionally struck with his car, according to authorities. Along with the Criminal Homicide charge, 55-year-old Davis is also charged with two counts of Attempted Murder and two counts each of Aggravated Assault relating to other pedestrians endangered in the incident, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office. All charges are first-degree felonies. The charges were filed after police investigated the hit-and-run inciden…
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Death Penalty Sought For Woman Accused Of Killing Pittsburgh Friend's Baby, Abusing Twin
The death penalty is being sought against a PhD student from New Jersey who is accused of killing an infant boy and abusing his twin brother in Pennsylvania, according to court records obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Sept. 6. Nicole Virzi, 30, a PhD student who graduated from Northern Highlands Regional High School, was charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, child endangerment, and more in connection with the incidents last June. The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in Virzi's case on Thursday,…
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Married Couple Charged With Homicide In Harrisburg: Police
A husband and wife have been arrested on homicide charges after an assault left a woman dead in the couple's Harrisburg apartment on Thursday, August 29, the police announced the following morning. Harrisburg Police were called to an active assault in the 100 block of Pine Street at 11 p.m. Arriving officers were speaking with the residents of the apartment, Kyle and Chanise Burton, when they saw a dead woman inside, so "an investigation was immediately initiated," as stated in the police release, noting that "Detectives and forensics personnel responded to the apartment and cont…
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: 10-Year-Old Girl's Death Lands PA Pair Charges, Police Say
A duo has been charged with homicide in connection with the death of a 10-year-old girl in their care, East Pennsboro Township Police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Russell Moore, 56, of West Fairview (according to the court records, Enola according to the police), and Angela Marie Donmoyer, 51, of Enola were the caretakers of a 10-year-old girl when she died in Aug. 2021, as detailed in the release. They've both been charged with Criminal Homicide and Felony Endangering the Welfare of Children, the police said and court records confirmed. After their preliminary arraig…
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Uncle, Grandparents Locked 6-Year-Old With Dirty Diaper In Room For Days Before Death: Berks DA
Authorities in Berks County have charged the grandparents and uncle of a 6-year-old girl who died of dehydration earlier in May, they announced Monday, Aug. 5. The victim was in the care of her grandmother, Jazmine A. Rodriguez, her grandfather, Manuel Rodriguez, Sr., and her uncle, Manuel Rodriguez, Jr., in Reading when she died of dehydration and prolonged exposure to high ambient temperature due to child neglect on May 28, Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams said. All three were charged with Criminal Homicide, Unlawful Restraint/Serious Bodily Injury, Fa…
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Mugshot Released Of Accused Bensalem Apartment Complex Killer
An argument outside of a Bensalem apartment complex ended in a murder, and police have released the suspect's name, age, and mugshot. Abel Mendoza-Ramirez, 31, who lives in the Bucks Meadows Apartments on Knights Road, had been arguing with the victim, Jose Miguel Tenorio-Ruiz, 40, around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, July 6 near the back parking lot when he went to his car, got a gun, and shot him dead, Bensalem police said. Responding officers found Tenorio-Ruiz lying near the parking lot with a gunshot wound to the torso, and began life-saving measures until EMS arrived. The victim was rushed to …
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Infant Thrown Like 'Dog Poop' Out PA Window By CNA, Mom: Affidavit
A certified nursing assistant in Maryland and her boyfriend have been arrested for throwing their newborn son out an apartment window and attempting to cover up his death, Pennsylvania State Police troopers announced on Tuesday, June 25, and detailed in court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Joshua Wooters, 19, and Emily Dickinson, 20, both of McConnellsburg, have been charged with felonies for criminal homicide and conspiracy, as well as misdemeanor counts of concealing the death of a child and abuse of a corpse, as stated in their court dockets. The couple's arrests com…
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PhD Student Accused Of Killing Infant Twin, Abusing Brother In Pittsburgh, Report Says
Support is on the rise for a Pennsylvania family grieving the loss of one of their twin boys allegedly at the hands of their babysitter, who is accused of abusing the other as well, multiple news reports say. More than $50,000 had been raised as of Saturday, June 22 on a GoFundMe for first-time parents Savannah Roberts and Ethan Katz. The couple is mourning the loss of 6-week-old Leon, who is survived by his twin brother, Ari. Nicole Virzi, 29, is accused of causing the skull fracture that killed baby Leon, causing him to suffer a brain bleed and fracture on the side of his head, WTAE …
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Mugshot Released Of Murderer Whose Mom Was Found Dead In Bloodstained PA Home: Cops
A 49-year-old man who was arrested for attacking a police officer in Washington DC hours after killing his mother has been extradited to Pennsylvania, police said. William Ingram, of Northampton Township, was returned to Bucks County on Thursday, June 20, where he faces a slew of charges in the chilling death of his 82-year-old mother, Dolores Ingram, District Attorney Jennifer Schorn said. Police were called to Dolores' home on 26024 Beacon Hill Drive on Sunday morning, June 16, after Bucks County radio dispatchers got a call from the Metropolitan D.C. Police Department to check …
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Arrest Made In Deadly 2022 Allentown Shooting
A suspect is in custody for an Allentown murder nearly two years ago, says the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office. Steven Michael Rosa is charged with criminal homicide for the shooting death of Tywon Abner, according to prosecutors. Authorities said Abner, 33, was shot in the chest on West Allen Street on July 28, 2022. He succumbed to his wound and his death was ruled a homicide by the county Coroner's Office. Rosa, 30, is also charged with persons not to possess a firearm due to a previous conviction for robbery, the DA's Office said. He is being held with…
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Second Suspect Charged In Deadly Scranton Shooting
Another man is in police custody for the Scranton murder of 36-year-old Benjamin Thompson. Quamir Robinson was arrested at his Dunmore home on Tuesday, May 21, city police said in a release. He's charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, according to officials. Authorities have said 36-year-old Thompson was shot to death on Jackson Street on May 14. Twenty-four-year-old Rahjuan Marquel Morgan was arrested two days later for criminal homicide and conspiracy, Daily Voice reported. "Additional suspects have been identified and are considered fugitives," police said Tue…
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Arrest Made In Scranton Man's 'Suspicious Death': Police
One man is in custody after a 36-year-old was killed in Scranton on Tuesday, May 14. Police originally called Benjamin Thompson's Jackson Street death "suspicious" before declaring it a homicide on Thursday morning, May 16. By Thursday night, 24-year-old Rahjuan Marquel Morgan was arrested for criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy, city police said. "This investigation is still underway and more arrests are expected," officials said. SPD is asking anyone with information to leave a tip by calling 570-348-4134.
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Horrifying Details Come To Light In Death Of Slatington Man Dismembered By Roommate: Officials
A 33-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged in the killing of his 37-year-old roommate, who had been slain then dismembered just days before his 38th birthday, authorities said. Joshua Douglas Moser has been charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence in the murder of David Hittinger, prosecutors said at a Friday, May 17 press conference. UPDATE: 33-year-old Joshua Moser is charged with homicide, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. He’s accused... Posted by Priscilla Liguori on Friday, May 17, 2024 Investigators b…
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Arrest Made In Pennsylvania Widow's 1989 Murder: Prosecutors
More than 35 years after she was found murdered in her Coplay home, Lehigh County authorities say they have arrested Rose Josephine Hnath's killer. Michael Breisch was arrested in Ohio this week, the District Attorney's Office said Thursday, May 16. Hnath, 78, was found dead from stab wounds and blunt force trauma at her 2690 2nd Street home on Jan. 21, 1989. Family members discovered the scene after she failed to show up for her usual church service that morning, prosecutors said. The home had been ransacked, and defensive wounds suggested she tried to fight off her…
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'Severely Emaciated' 12-Year-Old's Death Blamed On PA Stepmom, Dad's Cruelty: Cops
A Pennsylvania couple has been arrested following the death of the man's "severely emaciated" and bruised 12-year-old daughter. Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren are each charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, conspiracy, and nearly a dozen other felonies in connection with the death of Malinda Hoagland, according to court records and police papers. Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren. Rendell Hoagland Facebook Malinda died on Saturday, May 4 at Paoli Hospital, according to court documents from the Chester County District Attorney's Office. In a criminal complaint…
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Dad Shoots Wife, Daughter Dead: Chester County DA
A 76-year-old man has been arrested for killing his wife and daughter, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police Avondale announced on Friday afternoon. Roger Lee Hanks originally of Virginia most recently of Kennett Square is accused of shooting his wife and adult daughter during a dispute "in the early evening hours of April 25," as stated in the release. Hanks called someone he knew saying he "went crazy" and shot his wife Judith and daughter Emily, according to the affidavit of probable cause. That person called 911. Troopers were s…
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Bucks Woman's Accused Killer Faces New Charges, DA Says
The man suspected of stabbing 19-year-old Jaden Battista to death in Lower Makefield now faces a slate of new charges including attempted kidnapping and evading arrest, according to prosecutors. The Bucks County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday that Trevor Weigel, 23, will stand trial for the Feb. 16 murder. Weigel, of Churchville, was previously charged with criminal homicide, burglary, possession of an instrument of crime, disorderly conduct, and harassment. Magisterial District Judge Corryn L. Kronnagel heard testimony from five witnesses Tuesday,…
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Two Charged For Killing Man On His Birthday In 2016, Says Bucks DA
Eight years after Herbert Lyals was shot and killed on his birthday, two men are charged with his murder, prosecutors say. George Javon Clark, 33, and John Marquis Wilson, 43, were charged with murder and related counts following a grand jury investigation, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said on Friday, April 5. Lyals, 38, was found dead on the 5000 block of Truman Street in Bristol Township on July 27, 2016, according to investigators. Clark is charged with criminal homicide, first- and second-degree murder, robbery, and related counts, the DA's Office said.…
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Man Opens Fire Killing Woman At PA Warehouse: Police
A woman is dead and a man is in critical condition following a shooting at a warehouse in Western Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Police Assistant Superintendent Victor Joseph explained at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. Sean M. Black, 42 of Leechburg, Westmoreland County went to Tri-Arc Manufacturing in the 300 block of Fountain Street in Blawnox, Allegheny County, just before 6:30 a.m. and opened fire at the workers, Superintendent Joseph explained. Courtney Smith, 30 of Blawnox, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds at the scene, according to the medica…
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Harrowing Details Emerge In Bucks County Rampage That Left 3 Dead
Prosecutors are shedding new light on the Saturday, March 16 incident that left three Pennsylvanians dead and one New Jersey man in police custody. Andre Gordon Jr. was arrested in Trenton on Saturday after an hours-long manhunt, Daily Voice reported. The incident began just before 9 a.m. when he arrived at his father and stepmother's 45 Viewpoint Lane home in Falls Township, according to the criminal complaint from the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Investigators said Andre Gordon Sr. answered the door and "confronted" his son before going inside to get dressed.…
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Arrest Made In Allentown Man's 2023 Murder
A suspect is in custody for the murder of Alexander M. Price, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office said on Thursday, March 14. John Albert Garner, 25, is charged with criminal homicide and aggravated assault and is being held without bail, prosecutors wrote in a release. Price, 29, was found dead at his 314 N. 16th Street home last July 9, Daily Voice reported. The Coroner's Office called his death a homicide and said he died from blunt-force head injuries. On Thursday, prosecutors said Price was discovered by someone who had not heard from him in several day…
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Man Accused Of Beheading Dad Found 'Not Competent For Trial': Lancaster DA
A Pennsylvania man who beheaded his father and left the body in his bed calling it his "cadaver doll" has been ruled "not competent to stand trial," authorities stated in a release on March 4. Donald Lawrence Meshey Jr., now 35 originally of 202 West Strawberry Street was arrested on Aug. 11, 2021, after admitting to police that he stabbed and dismembered his father, as Daily Voice reported at the time. He was charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence, court records show. Meshey Jr. appeared before Judge Dennis Reinaker virtually from the Lanc…
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Arrest Made In Pregnant PA Amish 23-Year-Old Mom's Murder: State Police
An arrest has been made in connection with the killing of a 23-year-old pregnant Amish mom of two, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, March 2. Shawn Christophe Cranston, 52 of Corry, PA, has been charged with Criminal Homicide, Criminal Homicide of an Unborn Child, Burglary, and Criminal trespass for the slaying of Rebekah A. Byler, 23 of the 2100 block of Fish Flats Road in Sparta Township around noon on Monday, Feb. 26, according to police. Cranston was tracked down following "an exhaustive five-day-long investigation" which began after Byler's husband Andy came h…
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Horrifying Details Released In Murder Of Lower Makefield 19-Year-Old
Authorities have released details and formally announced charges in the murder of 19-year-old Jaden Battista Friday, Feb. 16 in Lower Makefield. A criminal complaint released by the Bucks County District Attorney's Office says 23-year-old Trevor Weigel was captured on police-worn body camera saying that he found out Jaden was cheating on him, and he "lost it." Jaden was FaceTiming with a juvenile witness (JW1) when she told him that her ex-boyfriend, later identified as Weigel, began pounding on the door of her Waterford Road home unannounced, trying to get inside, the affidavit says. Weig…
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Family Of Lower Makefield Stabbing Victim Speaks Out: 'Taken By A Coward'
The 19-year-old woman stabbed dead by her boyfriend last week in Lower Makefield has been identified by family members. Jaden Battista was identified by her mother, Jeanie Millward, as the victim of the Friday, Feb. 16 murder on Waterford Road. Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Trevor Weigel, of Churchville, according to 6abc. ALSO SEE: Horrifying Details Released In Jaden Battista's Murder Court records show Weigel has been charged with criminal homicide, burglary, possession of an instrument of crime, disorderly conduct, and harassment, in connection with a Feb. 16 offens…
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Double Allentown Murder Suspect Surrenders: Police
Gabriel Cartagena, the 44-year-old man wanted in connection with a double homicide last month in Allentown, has surrendered, police announced. Cartagena turned himself in on Thursday, Jan. 4, after warrants for his arrest on two counts of criminal homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and various weapons offenses were issued, Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca said. According to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office, Gabriel Cartagena shot and killed 44-year-old Ada Ortiz and her 1-year-old grandson, Sebastian Serrano Jr. inside a home on Chestnut Street. https:/…
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