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Local man receives death sentence for brutal murders of wife and family in West Chester Township

West Chester Township, Ohio – A man has been sentenced to death for the brutal killings of his wife and her family in West Chester Township. The sentencing comes after a horrific crime that shocked the community and left many grappling with the tragic loss of multiple lives. The perpetrator faced the consequences of his actions in a court hearing that brought closure to a case that had gripped the town for months. The gruesome …

West Chester Man Accused of Family Murder Gives Lengthy Police Interview During Retrial

HAMILTON, Ohio- A West Chester man is facing a retrial for the alleged murder of four members of his family, with shocking details emerging from his initial interviews with police just hours after the tragic incident. Gurpreet Singh was brought in for questioning less than two hours after he called 911 to report finding his family members dead at home. According to Detective Randy Farris, who testified during the trial, Singh appeared in blood-soaked clothes, …

Capital murder trial begins for man accused of killing four relatives in West Chester

HAMILTON, Ohio – A man accused of the capital murder of four relatives at their West Chester apartment is facing his second trial starting Monday. Gurpreet Singh, aged 41, faced a hung jury and mistrial in October 2022 for the alleged killings that took place just over five years ago. Singh is accused of gunning down his wife, her parents, and her aunt in the evening of April 28, 2019, at the Lakefront at West …

Chester County Man Charged with Shooting Wife and Daughter in Tragic Incident

An elderly man in East Marlborough Township, Pennsylvania, has been charged with the murder of his wife and daughter. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday night, when 76-year-old Roger Hanks allegedly shot and killed the two women in their home. According to state police, Hanks claimed that the shooting occurred during an argument with his wife while he was cleaning his gun. Investigators reported that Hanks admitted to threatening his wife with the gun before …

Officer Shot, Suspect Killed in Chester Police Confrontation

CHESTER, PA – A Chester police officer was injured in a shooting incident, which resulted in the death of the shooter on Saturday afternoon, authorities reported. The officer is currently being treated at a local hospital and is expected to be discharged soon, according to the Chester Police Department. The suspect, who was shot during the altercation, was pronounced dead at the scene. The shootings took place at around 3:30 p.m. on West 14th Street …

Beaten Dog in Chester Co. Facing Amputation After Serious Abuse and Cruelty

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. – An unidentified individual is facing felony animal cruelty charges after severely maiming a dog in South Coatesville. The dog, named Ava, was brought to the Brandywine Valley SPCA in December after being found by a concerned neighbor. Staff at the shelter found that Ava had been severely beaten and was in need of urgent medical attention. Upon examination, the SPCA medical team discovered that Ava had suffered severe injuries, including a …