Homicide charge filed in case of missing Amish girl
Updated Dec 22, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Homicide charges have been filed in connection with the disappearance of Linda Stoltzfoos, 18.(East Lampeter Township Police).
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The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday that police have filed criminal homicide charges against Justo Smoker, who had previously been charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment in connection with the disappearance of 18-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos.
“In consideration of the evidence collected over the past six months, our office has approved the filing of a charge alleging Smoker killed Linda after kidnapping her while she walked home from church on Beechdale Road in Upper Leacock Township,” the DA’s office said in a press release.
Homicide charge filed in case of missing Amish girl in Lancaster County
Updated Dec 21, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Homicide charges have been filed in connection with the disappearance of Linda Stoltzfoos, 18.(East Lampeter Township Police).
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The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday that police have filed criminal homicide charges against Justo Smoker, who had previously been charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment in connection with the disappearance of 18-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos.
“In consideration of the evidence collected over the past six months, our office has approved the filing of a charge alleging Smoker killed Linda after kidnapping her while she walked home from church on Beechdale Road in Upper Leacock Township,” the DA’s office said in a press release.
Justo Smoker now charged with Linda Stoltzfoos murder
Justo Smoker, who was previously charged with kidnapping Linda Stoltzfoos, has been charged with criminal homicide in connection to her death. Author: Grace Griffaton (FOX43), Melissa Versak (FOX43) Published: 12:04 PM EST December 21, 2020 Updated: 10:43 PM EST December 21, 2020
LANCASTER, Pa. Six months to the day after Amish teenager Linda Stoltzfoos was last seen in Lancaster County, the man accused of kidnapping her is now charged with her homicide as well.
Justo Smoker, who was previously charged with kidnapping Stoltzfoos, has been charged with criminal homicide in connection to her death, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney.