Wednesday, August 22 2012 3:17 PM EDT2012-08-22 19:17:13 GMT
A McSherrystown man has waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of his 64-year-old aunt and instead will have his case decided by a judge.Jonathan Edward Leonard, 26, agreed to the bench trialMore >>
A McSherrystown man has waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of his 64-year-old aunt and instead will have his case decided by a judge.More >>
Friday, April 13 2012 7:04 AM EDT2012-04-13 11:04:06 GMT
The nephew of a 64-year-old woman killed in her McSherrystown home had been investigated by police in the past for illegally entering her home, according to arrest papers in the case.More >>
Wednesday, April 11 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-04-11 13:15:29 GMT
A 64-year-old woman found dead in her McSherrystown area home Tuesday morning is the victim of a homicide, according to state police.More >>
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
An Adams County man will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole plus a consecutive sentence of up to 20 years for sexually assaulting and fatally beating his 64-year-old aunt inside her McSherrystown home.
Jonathan Leonard, 26, also of McSherrystown, received the sentence Tuesday after he pleaded guilty but mentally ill to charges of first-degree murder and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, according to Adams County First Assistant District Attorney Brian Sinnett.
All other charges were withdrawn.
Leonard on the evening of April 9 went into Christiana Leonard's home and beat her about the head and body with his hands and objects he found in the home and strangled her.
He then stole several pieces of jewelry and her car before selling the jewelry at a Hanover pawn shop.
Sinnett said that while Leonard pleaded guilty but mentally ill, he accepted full responsibility for the brutal murder and sexual offense and was sentenced exactly as he would have been convicted at trial.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:21:26 GMT
State and county officials are warning Pennsylvania's veterans of scam artists who may try to target their benefits and charge for services that are provided for free.More >>
State and county officials are warning Pennsylvania's veterans of scam artists who may try to target their benefits and charge for services that are provided for free.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:29:01 GMT
The mayoral race was the big story for Harrisburg on election night, but there were also four City Council seats being contested on the Democratic side.More >>
The mayoral race was the big story for Harrisburg on election night, but there were also four City Council seats being contested on the Democratic side.More >>
A couple face charges after police in York County say they stabbed each other during an argument over which contestant should win 'American Idol.'More >>
A couple face charges after police in York County say they stabbed each other during an argument over which contestant should win 'American Idol.'More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:52 AM EDT2013-05-23 05:52:25 GMT
Harrisburg residents say they are energized by Tuesday's mayoral primary results. Business owner Eric Papenfuse clinched 40 percent of the votes, edging out city controller Dan Miller and incumbent LindaMore >>
Harrisburg residents say they are energized by Tuesday's mayoral primary results.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:25:53 GMT
Blight can reduce property values in a neighborhood and makes some homes very tough to sell. Now Dauphin County commissioners have a plan to help deal with the problem.For Vivian Martinez, watering herMore >>
Blight can reduce property values in a neighborhood and makes some homes very tough to sell. Now Dauphin County commissioners have a plan to help deal with the problem.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:19:15 GMT
Police say there were no major injuries in a four-vehicle crash that shut down part of Cameron Street in Harrisburg on Wednesday night. According to authorities, one of the vehicles rear-ended anotherMore >>
Police say there were no major injuries in a four-vehicle crash that shut down part of Cameron Street in Harrisburg on Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:15:26 GMT
Computer users beware! A new virus is infecting systems and your wallet. The virus blocks your computer and asks for your money to restore it. It's called ransomware. Recently New Love In Christ ChurchMore >>
Computer users beware! A new virus is infecting systems and your wallet. The virus blocks your computer and asks for your money to restore it. It's called ransomware.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:08:11 GMT
A York County Township supervisor has been charged with child endangerment and obstruction of justice after police reported he failed to give them the phone number of a missing teen. And they said hisMore >>
A York County Township supervisor has been charged with child endangerment and obstruction of justice after police reported he failed to give them the phone number of a missing teen. And they said his relationship with her may have extended beyond friendship.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:52 AM EDT2013-05-23 05:52:25 GMT
Harrisburg residents say they are energized by Tuesday's mayoral primary results. Business owner Eric Papenfuse clinched 40 percent of the votes, edging out city controller Dan Miller and incumbent LindaMore >>
Harrisburg residents say they are energized by Tuesday's mayoral primary results.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:19:15 GMT
Police say there were no major injuries in a four-vehicle crash that shut down part of Cameron Street in Harrisburg on Wednesday night. According to authorities, one of the vehicles rear-ended anotherMore >>
Police say there were no major injuries in a four-vehicle crash that shut down part of Cameron Street in Harrisburg on Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:13:09 GMT
The head of Pennsylvania's Office of Open Records gives charter schools failing grades when the subject is compliance with the Right-To-Know Law.More >>
The head of Pennsylvania's Office of Open Records gives charter schools failing grades when the subject is compliance with the Right-To-Know Law.More >>
A couple face charges after police in York County say they stabbed each other during an argument over which contestant should win 'American Idol.'More >>
A couple face charges after police in York County say they stabbed each other during an argument over which contestant should win 'American Idol.'More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:28:56 GMT
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require the Pennsylvania State Police to destroy its database of handgun purchases.More >>
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require the Pennsylvania State Police to destroy its database of handgun purchases.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:03:58 GMT
State police and the York County Coroner's Office are investigating the work-related death of an Etters man Tuesday morning in Warrington Township.More >>
State police and the York County Coroner's Office are investigating the work-related death of an Etters man Tuesday morning in Warrington Township.More >>
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