Arson Causes Propane-Fueled Explosion, Destroys Home: PA State Police
A man intentionally caused a propane-fueled explosion that destroyed his Dauphin County home, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release issued Wednesday, July 9.
John Esh, 32, used vice grips to disconnect a propane line from his hot water heater, turned on a stove burner, and fled the home on the 500 block of Picnic Road in Lykens Township at 3:26 a.m. on Monday, July 7, according to PSP Lykens.
Moments later, the house exploded and was completely destroyed. The property was owned by JZE Non-Profit Trust of Lykens, troopers said.
Esh was charged with:
Felony Causing a Catastrophe…
Teen Who Shsot Dad Dead In Harrisburg Home Sentenced For Manslaughter: Court Doc
A Harrisburg teen who told police he mistook his father for an intruder when he opened fire inside their home has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, according to newly released court documents.
Tymarion Davenport, now 18, fatally shot his 38-year-old dad, Thomas “Buddah Buddah” Davenport III, on the 60 block of North 14th Street around 5:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, according to Harrisburg police.
Authorities previously said Tymarion believed someone was breaking in through a third-floor window. He claimed he heard someone coming down the stairs, yelled, then fired—only to real…
