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Reward offered for information on 2007 cold case from Westmoreland County

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Westmoreland County, PA — Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for any information that helps solve the 2007 cold case murder of 22-year-old Samantha Lang in Westmoreland County. Police say Lang, who was involved in the use and sale of heroin, was last seen sometime between March 26th and 27th, 2007, near her father's residence in Derry Township. Authorities say Lang was dropped off at the residence by a friend and was later found dead. Read More...

Trial delayed again for Johnstown man Brian Giles, who is accused of killing his wife

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities with the Cambria County District Attorney's office say the trial for Johnstown man Brian Giles, who is accused of killing his wife, has once again been delayed. Following a previous delay in the case, Giles was initially scheduled to go to trial next month. Now, authorities say the case is delayed as Giles' defense awaits the results of a pending psychological evaluation. In May of 2022, police charged Giles with homicide following a three-and-a-half year investigation into the disappearance and death of his wife Nancy. Read More...

Fourth teen arrested, charged in 15-year-old boy's shooting death

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Altoona police say a fourth teen has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy. Police say 15-year-old Devon Pfirsching was shot to death in February near Jefferson Park after a group of teens staged a robbery. According to a criminal complaint, 16-year-old Omedro Davis was arrested Sunday on charges of second degree murder and more after police allege he bought the gun that was used to kill Pfirsching. Read More...