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All other charges were withdrawn.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.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:15:37 GMT
Authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of an 87-year-old woman in a Hershey area home last week no longer believe the crime was a random attack.More >>
Authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of an 87-year-old woman in a Hershey area home last week no longer believe the crime was a random attack.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:03:35 GMT
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County. Driving through Lancaster County, you may see little white flowersMore >>
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County.More >>
Republican state senators are still unsure whether they'll vote for legislation that one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and hard liquor in Pennsylvania.More >>
Republican state senators are still unsure whether they'll vote for legislation that one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and hard liquor in Pennsylvania.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:45:31 GMT
Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's office is making public an email exchange it says led to the forced resignation of a member of his Cabinet.More >>
Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's office is making public an email exchange it says led to the forced resignation of a member of his Cabinet.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:40:42 GMT
The York County Probation Department introduced its newest member to the team, Buster, 24-month black Labrador Retriever. Buster will be working with defendants in Treatment Court. YorK County has theMore >>
The York County Probation Department introduced its newest member to the team: Buster, a 24-month-old black Labrador Retriever.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:38:46 GMT
A Harrisburg man was beaten over the weekend while trying to help a neighbor. Now, a neighborhood blames the city for not listening to public safety cries for help.More >>
A Harrisburg man was beaten over the weekend while trying to help a neighbor. Now, a neighborhood blames the city for not listening to public safety cries for help.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:50:36 GMT
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is unanimously rejected a challenge to a portion of the state constitution that requires judges to retire by the end of the year in which they turn 70.More >>
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is unanimously rejected a challenge to a portion of the state constitution that requires judges to retire by the end of the year in which they turn 70.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:18:02 GMT
Police in Cumberland County are looking for help from the public as they attempt to identify two people suspected of stealing clothing from a laundromat.More >>
Police in Cumberland County are looking for help from the public as they attempt to identify two people suspected of stealing clothing from a laundromat.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:47:59 GMT
A 56-year-old Midtown man told Harrisburg police he was attacked by two men over the weekend when he confronted the pair about their suspicious behavior.More >>
A 56-year-old Midtown man told Harrisburg police he was attacked by two men over the weekend when he confronted the pair about their suspicious behavior.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:46:55 GMT
A bear cub has been making its way around Perry County this week.Several viewers have sent us photos of the cub in their yards in the Duncannon area. On Thursday, the cub climbed up onto Mary Wallenmeyer'sMore >>
A bear cub has been making its way around Perry County this week.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:30:26 GMT
Rescue crews were called out to the scene of a fatal ATV crash in Franklin County Sunday evening. It happened at around 5:20 along the 1700 block of Shatzer Road in Fannett Township. The coroner is currentlyMore >>
Rescue crews were called out to the scene of a fatal ATV crash in Franklin County Sunday evening.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:53:05 GMT
A York County teacher is facing charges after police say she allowed a student to pierce body parts in her classroom without parental consent.Carroll Township Police charged 34-year-old April Beard fromMore >>
A York County teacher is facing charges after police say she allowed students to pierce body parts while in her classroom without parental consent.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:32:52 GMT
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed near the Susquehanna River Bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.Authorities said there are traffic incidents near mile markers 241.9 and 247.4.TheMore >>
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at the Susquehanna River Bridge in Dauphin County.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-06-16 18:20:38 GMT
A Dillsburg man was charged with corruption of minors after police said he sent an underage girl sexually explicit text messages and had indecent contact with her. Michael Ray Blackburn, Jr. of the firstMore >>
A Dillsburg man was charged with corruption of minors after police said he sent an underage girl sexually explicit text messages and had indecent contact with her.More >>
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