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Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Raping 10-Year-Old Daughter Of His Girlfriend: Police
A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after he was accused of raping a 10-year-old girl while her mother was away, authorities said in a criminal complaint.
'My mom was great. I loved her': Says Son Accused Of Killing Mom With Piece Of Decorative Glass
A Pennsylvania murder suspect allegedly used a piece of decorative glass and a claw hammer to bludgeon his mother to death, authorities said.
Mother Shot Her Two Sons, Attempted To Murder Concerned Neighbor, Authorities Say
A Pennsylvania mother is accused of shooting her two young sons as they slept in their bed as well as a neighbor who came to the family’s home to investigate the sounds of gunshots, officials said.
Grandfather Shot Dead After Confronting Grandson About His Messy Room, Police Say
A suspect in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is accused of fatally shooting his grandfather and then another relative who was checking on the elderly man.
Pastor Allegedly Told His Church God Wanted Him To Have A Teenage Bride, The Victim Was 14-Years-Old
A pastor is accused of sexual abuse of a teenage girl in Pennsylvania, officials said. The pastor told church members God wanted the victim to be his spouse.
A School Janitor Handed Out Candy To Kids A Few Times A Week, But Officials Say He Was A Sexual Predator
A school janitor in Pennsylvania is accused of having sexual conversations with two teenage students. The victims said the suspect passed out candy at school.
Teen Was Told A Gun Was Hidden In A Park. When He Turned Around To Look For It, He Was Executed.
A teen was shot in the back of the head and killed in a Pennsylvania park, prosecutors said. Now, an 18-year-old has been charged with murder in the case.
Pregnant Woman Shot And Killed While Pumping Gas, Suspect Kept Shooting As She Tried To Run Away: Report
A man shot and killed a woman at a Pennsylvania gas station as she pumped gas, prosecutors said. An autopsy showed the victim was pregnant when she was killed.
97-year-old stabbed to death by burglar as he ransacked her home. Years later, he admitted to his crime.
A man who killed a 97-year-old woman during a burglary pleaded guilty to murder and faces decades behind bars. It took years to arrest the killer.
Three people — including a 12-year-old — shot and killed on NYE in Pittsburgh. Suspect arrested months later.
A man was arrested and charged in connection to the shooting of three people, including a child, in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve. He was charged with homicide.
Pennsylvania man allegedly shot pet dog, burned its corpse in woodstove during attack on owner, police say
A man formerly accused of raping and attempting to kill a woman now faces an animal cruelty charge after police said he shot and burned alleged victim’s dog.
Catholic School principal stole money to pay for his rent, DoorDash orders, prosecutors say
A Catholic school principal in Pennsylvania stole money to pay for rent, DoorDash and a host of other items, prosecutors said. He now faces several felony charges.
Amazon delivery driver shot victim after fender-bender, Pennsylvania cops say
An Amazon delivery driver is accused of shooting a person after a fender-bender, police said. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Woman shot a man after a fight in a car, a report said. As he died and reached for her, she shot him again.
A woman was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a man found dumped in a Pennsylvania alley. The suspect said the shooting happened after a fight.
Brother fled with his mother after he killed his sister and left her dead in the garage, cops say
A man in Pennsylvania is accused of killing his sister and then fleeing their scene with their mother. The suspect now faces a homicide charge.
Two decades ago, a man was beaten, shot and stabbed. Police just announced they arrested the suspected killer.
More than 20 years ago, a victim was beaten, stabbed and shot and killed in Pennsylvania. His homicide went cold, but police say they have just arrested his killer.
Jilted lover in Pennsylvania accused of conspiring with son to murder her ex-boyfriend, prosecutors claim
A Philadelphia mother and her son are accused of murdering a father of nine after he ended his relationship with the woman. The victim died at the scene.
Child killer told a judge that cops were 'disrespecting him' during their investigation. The judge said to 'get over it.'
A man smoked marijuana and then smothered his child to death was sentenced to prison. He told the judge the police disrespected him during the investigation.
Accused ‘ringleader’ of Pennsylvania carjacking crew charged in connection to two murders, shootings, police say
A Pennsylvania man accused of being the ringleader of a prolific carjacking crew has been taken into custody on murder charges, officials said.
Former elementary school principal charged with sexually assaulting student, police say
A former elementary school principal in Pennsylvania has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a student. The claims initially came out four years ago.
She was killed 58 years ago when she on her way to school. Police just identified a suspect, but can't arrest him.
A child was killed while walking to her Pennsylvania school in 1964, but the case went cold. DNA helped police identify a suspect, but he won't be arrested.
Homeless Pennsylvania man accused of the killing his 78-year-old stepfather, who was named on a 'hit list.'
A Pennsylvania man had "hit list" of family members he wanted to kill, then stabbed his 78-year-old stepfather to death, police said. He is being held in jail.
She Lied To Her Husband About Spending Time With Another Man. She Paid With Her Life.
A man in Pennsylvania grew jealous and killed his wife. She was found in the basement with a sheet on her. Now, he will spend life in prison.
Pennsylvania man accused of killing 28-year-old with kitchen knife
The 28-year-old Berwick Borough man reportedly died from 'a deep laceration injury of his left arm with a significant amount of uncontrolled hemorrhaging”.'
Pennsylvania man caught dismembering ex-girlfriend with machete by police: report
Pennsylvania officials said Nicholas Scurria was sawing his already decapitated ex-girlfriend's leg off when police responded to a domestic disturbance.
She was killed and left by the railroad tracks in the 1980s. Police announced they just arrested her suspected killer.
Pennsylvania State Police charged Wayne Anthony Walker with killing Denise Pierson. The victim went missing in 1981 and found dead in 1984, but her case went cold.
Man offers girl a ride home, instead takes her to fire station and rapes her, cops say
A Pennsylvania man offered to give a girl a ride home. Instead, police say, he took her to a fire station and raped her, while not allowing her to leave.
She gave birth to five children and hid their dead bodies in a closet for years. Until a teen opened the door.
Michele Kalina hid the remains of five of her children in a closet in her Pennsylvania home. It wasn't until her family looked in the closet they discovered her secret.
Pennsylvania mother found with slit throat, knife on her chest. Her son’s now accused of murder.
A Pennsylania woman is dead, and her son is accused of killing her and then fleeing the scene so he could allegedly go buy drugs, police said.
Pennsylvania man arrested after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old child 'dozens of times'
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old child who he was living with "dozens of times," according to police. He has been charged with 15 counts of rape of a child.
Pittsburgh mother killed by man she had 'protection from abuse order' against, police say
Police said ex-boyfriend followed Pittsburgh mother and shot her at bus stop. Officials said she had protection from abuse order in place when she was killed.
After killing his friend for her drugs and money, he went to buy some snacks at a convenience store
A Pennsylvania man robbed and killed a friend for her drugs and money, then went to the store to buy snacks. Now, he will head to prison for life.
70-year-old beaten to death during carjacking in Philadelphia, 18-year-old charged: police
An 18-year-old from Philadelphia was charged for allegedly beating a man to death while trying to carjack him. The victim was taken to the hospital but died weeks later.
Co-owner of 'clothing optional' campground accused of child sexual assault: report
A co-owner of a "clothing optional" campground in Pennsylvania has been charged with child sexual assault, police said. The incident happened 10 years ago.,
Pennsylvania man turns himself in after allegedly murdering ex-girlfriend while her 3 kids were home
A Pennsylvania man turned himself in after allegedly murdering his ex-girlfriend at her home while her three children were present, prosecutors said.
Suspect accused of allegedly shooting girlfriend dead in ‘premeditated, heinous act of violence,’ officials say
A man is accused of the execution-style murder of his girlfriend on a secluded waterfront walking trail in Pennsylvania, prosecutors announced.
Pittsburgh father allegedly killed his 7-week-old son by throwing him down the stairs
A Pittsburgh father has been arrested after he allegedly killed his 7-week-old son. An autopsy determined the child had been thrown down stairs, police said.
Pennsylvania murder suspect allegedly stashed his girlfriend’s body in suitcase he hid in tool shed, police say
A man is accused of slaying his girlfriend and then hiding the body in a tool shed on the property where they both lived, Pittsburgh police said.
Pennsylvania man allegedly squeezed 2-year-old girl to death
A Pennsylvania man who was watching a 2-year-old girl is accused of squeezing her to death, police said. He now faces a homicide charge and is being held in jail.
Suspect confessed to gunning down convenience store worker in Pennsylvania, cops say
Pennsylvania police said they arrested a suspect who shot and killed a store worker. The motive is unknown, but officials said it was not a robbery.
A body was found in New York with no head, hands or feet in 2014. Now, a suspect has been arrested.
A New York man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a case dating to 2014. The victim's body was found without a head, hands or feet.
Body of baby boy found in wall, parents now charged with murder: officials
The body of a baby boy was found in the wall of a Pennsylvania apartment. Now, police say the parents have officially been charged with murder.
Pennsylvania man allegedly arranged murder of woman who began dating his ex-girlfriend, prosecutors say
A Pennsylvania man is accused of harassing and setting up the murder of a woman who began seeing and dating his ex-girlfriend, prosecutors announced.
He faked being a journalist and targeted Pennsylvania leaders, now he'll head to prison
A man who pretended to be journalists to help his website will head to prison. Nikolaos Hatziefstathiou was previously convicted of charges related to the scheme.
Homeless Pensylvnaia teen staying with a family allegedly rapes their 12-year-old son
A homeless teenager in Pennsylvania was staying with a family to get off the streets and police say he is accused of raping their 12-year-old son.
Pennsylvania man charged in sober home overdose after woman found dead from fentanyl, prosecutors said
A man has been charged in connection to an overdose death at a Pennsylvania sober house. The suspect is being held in jail on $1 million bond.
Gunfire outside football game kills an 8-year-old dead. Two people charged, but not the cops who fired the fatal round.
Pennsylvania officials announced charges against two men who were involved in a shooting outside a football game that killed an 8-year-old. Police also shot but have yet to be charged.
Convicted killer just released from prison accused of ‘despicable’ scam to get $139,555 in pandemic relief funds: Feds
A convicted killer is accused of fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief money days after he was released from prison, federal prosecutors alleged.
Mother claimed her baby died from SIDS and she hid body in bedroom wall because she couldn’t afford burial
A Pennsylvania mother allegedly said her baby passed away from SIDS and she hid the body in a wall because she couldn’t afford a proper burial.
Mother of man accused of sexual abuse of kids threatened victims: report
A Pennsylvania mother of a man charged with sexually assaulting children knew of the abuse and threatened some of the victims, police said. The mom has been arrested.