ADVERTISEMENT . Her best friend, Sara Wally, wants her to be remembered for the friend, daughter, sister and aunt she was, and not for the horrific tragedy that took the life of her and her boyfriend. The couple who lived there kept to themselves and they were seen riding a motorcycle on Sunday afternoon. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Penn Township Police put out an alert to be on the lookout for a red truck that was stolen from the victims and taken from the crime scene. Victor Steban, 53, was taken into custody without incident on Tuesday. Coordinates. Police took Steban into custody at 12:40 p.m. A North Huntingdon police officer walks up Route 30 with a rifle just prior to the capture of Victor Steban at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday. A Pennsylvania family of four has been found dead following an apparent murder-suicide, police say. (AP Photo/Bob Edme, File). There is a photo of him and Casale at the wedding of Casales friend, according to the caption in the photo. Angel on Earth: Best friend of woman murdered in Westmoreland Co. double murder speaks out. She was scared for her life, Shari Katona said. Authorities said he also is wanted for questioning in connection with a car explosion along the 1100 block of Clay Pike, also in North Huntingdon, that occurred 45 minutes after the fire at his home. Traffic was slowed until after 1 p.m. as authorities were searching a package Steban was carrying when he was taken into custody as he was seen running along Route 30. PTPD 9 times out of 10 use two tow companies. Person will not receive any details of investigation. Dozens of bags of evidence were removed from the home. The red pick-up truck matching the description of the one Penn Township police were looking for in connection to a double homicide has been found @WPXI pic.twitter.com/Ak9papeiCE. Randy Stair blocked the exits of a Weis Market in Tunkhannock late overnight in June of 2017 before opening fire on the people inside. PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. Police converged at a Westmoreland County road after a man and a woman were found shot to death at a house on Monday. >>STORY: Man, woman found murdered in Penn Township home An officer then walked down the driveway and found shell casings that were consistent with those from a rifle. At a separate news conference earlier Tuesday, state police Trooper Stephen Limani said investigators had evidence linking Steban to three shootings at rural residences, two in Hempfield and one in Sewickley Township, but declined to discuss whether the those events were related to any gang activity. WPXI VICTOR STEBAN Police are searching for Victor Steban as a person of interest in shots fired at homes in Westmoreland County. Chambersburg ( Photos) There are a lot of events similar in nature that have taken place and a lot of overlapping layers of investigation -- from the local to the county to the state to the federal government have put their heads together in an attempt to sort this out and figure out exactly what happened, why it happened, and how it happened.". A portion of the road was blocked off for hours and evidence markers were placed in the driveway. DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts, Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested, 3 people dead after 2 separate shootings in McKeesport; scenes not connected, police say, Super-rare Jurassic-era bug discovered during Walmart shopping trip, Man found dead in courtyard after shooting in Arlington Heights, New evidence presented in court against 14-year-old accused of killing teen in Carrick. The three children were found dead on Nov. 24, and it is believed that Noakes killed them in order to prevent them from starving. He had worked there since 2008 and specialized in interreligious dialogue, inclusive religious pluralism and media & religion. GETTYSBURG -- A 54-year-old man has been charged in the gruesome murder of a mother and her daughter in Adams County in 1980, which became a double-homicide cold case turned decades-long . Meanwhile, Steban and Dennis Katona soon could be in the same jail. A beloved professor was stabbed to death in a Tuesday murder-suicide at his Wilkins Township, Penn., home. 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The two then conspired to kill Trimble's wife, Randi, with the goal of splitting her $100,000 insurance policy. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. DARBY TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A 30-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal weekend fire at a home in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Pictures taken by Penn Township police show smoke billowing from the house shortly after 5:15 a.m. . Mark Spotz wasgiven three life sentences for a cross-state killing spree, begun from an altercation that ended in the death of his brother Dustin. "Marinus became an incredibly accomplished academic theologian and our world is enriched by his work," wrote Richard Hanson, who said he'd been in grad school with Iwuchukwu. Family members of accused killer Victor Steban said he desperately wanted to be a member of the Pagans motorcycle gang. A third party had told police someone inside the residence had been stabbed, and that the woman inside had a gun. Detectives scoured every inch of a Penn Township property where 27-year-old Mara Casale and 41-year-old Jacob Erdeljac were found shot to death early Monday morning. The wife of Dennis Rooster Katona, the former national president of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, said Wednesday neither she nor her husband knows why Victor F. Steban repeatedly mentioned Roosters name as Steban was arraigned Tuesday in the shooting deaths of a Penn Township couple. May 19, 2021 / 7:30 AM Norris carried out the murder while Trimble was out at dinner. Here are a list of some of the most horrendous in Pennsylvania history, whether they be crimes of passion or calculated killings. Iwuchukwu, who had a Ph.D. in systematic theology and an M.A. Then He Allegedly Stabbed Her to Death, Beloved Md. He was convicted of her murder, and the murder of her two children, Karen and Michael, in 1983. She was very friendly. Officials said he was not legally allowed to have them. Neighbors say the blast shook the ground. 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In 1934, Elmo Noakes, his niece Winifred Pierce and Noakes' three daughters arrived in Pennsylvania from California with no job or money. Pitezel had been an accompliceto several of Holmes' other murders, of which he committed at least 9 though he confessed to many more. The ATF put out a $5,000 reward for anyone who gave them information that lead to Steban's capture. Beloved Penn. Surveillance video captured the horrific. He has earned a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Edinboro University, a masters degree in Organizational Leadership from Geneva College, and is a graduate of the 249. session of the FBI National Academy. Sharps can be taken to Rescue 6 for disposal. It is estimated that he may be responsible for as many 400 deaths during his career as a nurse, causing intentional overdoses of numerous patients via commonly used medication. According to a news release, Penn Hills police were called to the 100 block of Conestoga Road for a welfare check. Hugo Selenski is led to his hearing on murder charges, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, in Trucksville, Pa. (AP Photo/The Citizens' Voice, Jack Kelley). He said to police that he shot 27-year-old Mara Casale first, and then as she was trying to get away, he shot her two more times. When he couldnt find any, he returned outside. His Facebook page had several photos of Erdeljac and his motorcycle trips, including one to Yosemite National Park in California. It. Penn Township Police Department Penn Township, Westmoreland County, PA Penn Township Police Department Department Contact Information Address: 2000 Commercial Ct, Irwin, PA 15642 map Emergency Number: 911 Non-Emergency Number: 724-863-1119 Police Chief - John Otto Office: 724-863-9113 Email: jotto@penntwp.org Were victims, too. For us to try and determine that, in fact, they were all connected and not separate crimes would be equally as foolish," said Penn Township Police Chief John Otto. Traffic was backed up westbound along Route 30 into Hempfield as township police and troopers set up a perimeter around North Thompson Lane near the Sheetz convenience store after receiving a tip. On the same day, Noakes killed Pierce and then himself. Fire cause is yet to be determined. Steban is. Longitude: -76.3588933298636. It led to a manhunt across Westmoreland County and shattered the lives of two families. In this file photo from July 2, 1988, convicted kidnapper and torture killer Gary Heidnik leaves Philadelphia City Hall after being sentenced to die. Penn Township police Chief John Otto described Stebans alleged crime spree as a grudge reconciliation weekend.. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The case was the first known murder of a state legislator. The Westmoreland County Coroner confirmed the two deaths and stated that the autopsies are scheduled for Tuesday morning. The Chief has final responsibility and accountability for the department. When police went to the side porch of the home, according to court documents, both people appeared to be shot in the head. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? He has completed all National Incident Management courses and has extensive training in Critical Incident response and Incident Command. He is charged with double homicide in relation to the stabbing deaths of this father and aunt in Penn Township. Police Chief Robert Rizzo were searching for Steban, who he described as armed and dangerous, since the fire at 11 p.m. Saturday damaged his home. His arrest comes just two hours after Pennsylvania State Police in Greensburg held a news conference to discuss the case. "But I know that I personally felt even more deeply his kindness, warmth, and ability to communicate peace and love in the most simple and profound ways with all those whom he encountered. 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No one was hurt in those incidents. All three were relieved it ended peacefully. Erdeljac worked for Duquesne Light Company. In 2014, Miranda and Elytte Barbour were convictedforthe murder of Troy LaFerrera. NEW! RAW: No injuries reported after explosive used to destroy car in North Huntingdon Twp. @KDKA. On Tuesday night, Penn Hills Police found a 62-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds after they were called to an apartment on Conestoga Road for a welfare check. (AP Photo, file). John Otto, Chief of Police 724-863-9113The Chief of Police is the Commander of the Penn Township Police Department. NEW mugshot of Victor Steban from Westmoreland Co Prison after he was booked last night for 2 counts of homicide in shooting death of Penn Twp couple we also got new paperwork from police about what they found inside HIS house leading to more charges #WPXI pic.twitter.com/yFNCaREgue. RAW: No injuries reported after explosive used to destroy car in North Huntingdon Twp. PTPD has 5 business days to get form approved. KDKA's Pam Surano: Were you trying to avenge something? We want the public to know we simply do not know this guy, said Shari Katona of Hempfield. ***Also any animal issue person can contact 1-800-CRITTER for Critter Control. A man and woman died just before midnight Friday in what Swatara Township police are calling a murder-suicide. Steban said that he went into the home to look for keys to get away. Everybody from where she worked to her friends, nobody had a bad word to say about her.. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Penn Hills. a car bomb that exploded in North Huntingdon Township over the weekend. Keep up with updates on local crime, street gangs and police news in Central PA. View criminal charges, arrest reports and most wanted lists from PennLive.com and the Patriot-News. We want to speak with him. 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