Man charged in slayings of 6 relatives found in basement
Chicago Tribune
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Leola, Pennsylvania (US):
A young man was charged Thursday with bludgeoning or strangling six relatives whose bodies were found wrapped in sheets and blankets in the basement of his grandmother's home.
The victims apparently died of multiple traumatic injuries sometime last weekend, Lancaster County District Atty. Don Totaro said.
They were identified as Wise's 64-year-old grandmother, Emily Wise; two relatives believed to be his aunts; two of Emily Wise's grandchildren, ages 5 and 19; and a 17-year-old relative, said East Lampeter Township Police Chief John Bowman.
Authorities said Jesse Dee Wise, 21, confessed, but they would not comment on a motive.
Three of the victims were hit on the head with a blunt metal object, and three others were strangled, police said in an affidavit.
Wise's parents were dead and that he lived with his grandparents.
Apr 14, 2006
Chicago Tribune
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Leola, Pennsylvania (US):
A young man was charged Thursday with bludgeoning or strangling six relatives whose bodies were found wrapped in sheets and blankets in the basement of his grandmother's home.
The victims apparently died of multiple traumatic injuries sometime last weekend, Lancaster County District Atty. Don Totaro said.
They were identified as Wise's 64-year-old grandmother, Emily Wise; two relatives believed to be his aunts; two of Emily Wise's grandchildren, ages 5 and 19; and a 17-year-old relative, said East Lampeter Township Police Chief John Bowman.
Authorities said Jesse Dee Wise, 21, confessed, but they would not comment on a motive.
Three of the victims were hit on the head with a blunt metal object, and three others were strangled, police said in an affidavit.
Wise's parents were dead and that he lived with his grandparents.
Apr 14, 2006
