Family Annihilator: Ernest Wholaver killed his estranged wife and two daughters after being accused of sexual offenses against his daughters; Now resides on PA death row

Victims
Jean Wholaver, 43
Vicki Wholaver, 20
Izzy Wholaver, 15

Find-A-Grave: Jean A. Bittman Wholaver
Find-A-Grave: Victoria C. “Vicki” Wholaver
Find-A-Grave: Elizabeth A. “Izzy” Wholaver
Husband-father sought in slayings of mom, daughters
Accused molester sought in slayings
‘Saddened by these tragic events’
Man who killed wife, daughters given life (this is incorrect, as even the article states he received death)
Man gets death in family’s murder
Justices uphold death sentence in man’s slaying of wife, children
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v Ernest R. Wholaver 2006
Federal judge delays execution for convicted Middletown murderer Ernest Wholaver
Triple murderer Ernest Wholaver asking court to erase charges that he raped his daughters
Ernest Wholaver loses bid to have rape charge expunged
Murderpedia: Ernest R. Wholaver

Movies/Documentaries
Nightmare Next Door: Murders Under the Mistletoe

Defendants
Scott Wholaver – pled guilty, sentenced to 12 1/2 – 25 years in prison
Ernest Wholaver – convicted, sentenced to death

INMATE INFORMATION

ERNEST RAY WHOLAVER JR
Inmate Details
Age: 53
Sex: MALE
Date of Birth: 04/23/1960
Citizenship: USA
Race: WHITE
Complexion: MEDIUM
Height: 6′ 00″
Current Location: GREENE
Permanent Location: GREENE
Committing County: DAUPHIN

INMATE INFORMATION

SCOTT LEWIS WHOLAVER
AKA SCOTT WILLIAM WELHOUSEN
AKA SCOTT WILLIAM WELHOUSER

Inmate Details
Age: 38 Sex: MALE
Date of Birth: 08/10/1974 Citizenship: USA
Race: WHITE Complexion: LIGHT
Height: 6′ 00″
Current Location: LAUREL HIGHLANDS
Permanent Location: LAUREL HIGHLANDS
Committing County: DAUPHIN

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Monsters Among Us: Robert Lopez

Victims
Olivia “Libby” Williams [6/12/1994] (survived)
Brandi Bernard [7/21/2005]

Brandi Bernard obituary
Man charged in Manchester death
N.H. slay suspect served time for ’94 attack
Murder suspect just out of prison for stabbing another girlfriend
Stabbing victim rebuilding her life
Mother Of Slain Woman Testifies In Murder Trial ~ VIDEO
State of New Hampshire v Robert Lopez 2007

Movies/Documentaries
The Killer Speaks: The Monster Inside – Robert Lopez

INMATE INFORMATION

NAME: ROBERT LOPEZ
DOB: 06/30/1970
INMATE ID: 78596
TERM ID: 47547
BOOKED DATE: 9/27/2006
MAXED: 9/1/2105
FACILITY: Northern NH Correctional Facility
CaseID: 94171
OffenseDate: 9/26/2006
Minimum: 9/1/2105
Maximum: 9/1/2105
Mandatory Parole Date: 12/1/2104
Docket: 216-2005-S-02086
Court: HILLSBOROUGH SUPERIOR COURT NORTH

News Archive: Drug Kingpin Kaboni Savage and associates RICO cases

Victims
Marcella Coleman, 54 [10/4/2004] (top left)
Damir Jenkins, 15 months [10/4/2004] (top middle)
Tameka Nash, 34 [10/4/2004] (top right)
Khadjah Nash, 10 [10/4/2004] (bottom left)
Tahj Porchea, 12 [10/4/2004] (bottom middle)
Sean Rodriguez, 15 [10/4/2004]
Carlton “Mohammed” Brown, 27 [9/13/2001]
Kenneth Lassiter, 44 [3/19/1998]
Mansur “Shafiq” Abdullah, 22 [8/2/2000]
Barry Parker, 32 [2/26/2003]
Tyrone Toliver, 26 [3/14/2003]
Tybius Flowers, 32 [3/1/2004] (bottom right)
A.S., 59 [7/25/2007]

Monsters Among Us: North Philadelphia drug kingpin Kaboni Savage and associates RICO cases; Death penalty being sought

Defendants
Kaboni Savage (pictured)
Kidada Savage
Robert “Bishop” Merritt
Steven “Smoke” Northington

Update: Kaboni Savage trial *Prosecution rests*

Victims
Marcella Coleman, 54 [10/4/2004] (top left)
Damir Jenkins, 15 months [10/4/2004] (top middle)
Tameka Nash, 34 [10/4/2004] (top right)
Khadjah Nash, 10 [10/4/2004] (bottom left)
Tahj Porchea, 12 [10/4/2004] (bottom middle)
Sean Rodriguez, 15 [10/4/2004]
Carlton “Mohammed” Brown, 27 [9/13/2001]
Kenneth Lassiter, 44 [3/19/1998]
Mansur “Shafiq” Abdullah, 22 [8/2/2000]
Barry Parker, 32 [2/26/2003]
Tyrone Toliver, 26 [3/14/2003]
Tybius Flowers, 32 [3/1/2004] (bottom right)
A.S., 59 [7/25/2007]

News Archive: Drug Kingpin Kaboni Savage and associates RICO cases
Kaboni Savage: Tears Of Rage, But No Regrets (GREAT article)
Hitman admits killing 8 for Philadelphia drug lord Kaboni Savage
Philadelphia Hitman Testifies Against Former Crime Colleague
Hitman admits to deadly 2004 firebombing
Admitted Drug Gang Hitman Holds Ground During Kaboni Savage Murder Trial
Hitman: Drug lord ordered bombing that killed 4 children, 2 others
Admitted Hitman Hopes Testimony Equals Less Prison Time
Prosecution rests in Kaboni Savage murder trial

Defendants
Kaboni Savage (pictured)
Kidada Savage
Robert “Bishop” Merritt
Steven “Smoke” Northington

Monsters Among Us: North Philadelphia drug kingpin Kaboni Savage and associates RICO cases; Death penalty being sought

Victims
Marcella Coleman, 54 [10/4/2004] (top left)
Damir Jenkins, 15 months [10/4/2004] (top middle)
Tameka Nash, 34 [10/4/2004] (top right)
Khadjah Nash, 10 [10/4/2004] (bottom left)
Tahj Porchea, 12 [10/4/2004] (bottom middle)
Sean Rodriguez, 15 [10/4/2004]
Carlton “Mohammed” Brown, 27 [9/13/2001]
Kenneth Lassiter, 44 [3/19/1998]
Mansur “Shafiq” Abdullah, 22 [8/2/2000]
Barry Parker, 32 [2/26/2003]
Tyrone Toliver, 26 [3/14/2003]
Tybius Flowers, 32 [3/1/2004] (bottom right)
A.S., 59 [7/25/2007]

Indictment 2011
Memorandum to Indictment
Indictment in firebomb that killed 6 Overall, Kaboni Savage is accused of 12 murders linked to one of the city’s most violent drug gangs.
Indictment in ’04 fire that killed 6
FBI: Suspect in Deadly Arson Captured
Feds: Girl’s dad violent drug boss
Ciara Shay “CeCe” Savage murder 5/10/2009 York, PA *Nigel Ali Maitland arrested for her murder*
Update: Ciara Shay “CeCe” Savage murder *Nigel Ali Maitland convicted, sentenced to LWOP plus 25-50 years in prison
Drug Lord’s Sister Charged In Firebomb Massacre
Tybius Flowers Murdered
A cousin co-opts ally of Savage
Kaboni Savage In His Own Words
Trial Begins For Kaboni Savage, Charged With 12 Murders
Trial begins for savage North Philly drug kingpin
Opening Statements To Resume In Kaboni Savage Murder Trial
Savage jurors hear tapes of drug business
Decade-old evidence shown to jurors during drug dealer’s trial
More testimony in Kaboni Savage trial
Lawyer hammers govt. witness at Savage trial
Dramatic Testimony in Murder Trial of Phila. Drug Kingpin Kaboni Savage
Witness: Before firebombing, Savage vowed to ‘kill all the … rats
Witness whose family was killed tells of Savage exchanges
News Archive: Drug Kingpin Kaboni Savage and associates RICO cases

Defendants
Kaboni Savage (pictured)
Kidada Savage
Robert “Bishop” Merritt
Steven “Smoke” Northington

Update: Ciara Shay “CeCe” Savage murder *Nigel Ali Maitland convicted, sentenced to LWOP plus 25-50 years in prison

Ciara Shay “CeCe” Savage

Ciara Shay “CeCe” Savage murder 5/10/2009 York, PA *Nigel Ali Maitland arrested for her murder*
3rd man charged in girl’s slaying
Death penalty sought in killing of girl, 9
Guilty plea in killing of girl, 9
Life in prison for Ciara Savage killer
Murderer of Ciara Savage sentenced to life in prison, plus 25 to 50 years
Murderer of Ciara Savage sentenced to life in prison, plus 25 to 50 years

Defendants
Nigel Ali Maitland – convicted; sentenced to LWOP plus 25-50 years in prison
Fernando Valentin Jr. – testified against Maitland, charges dropped
Skyler Handy – pled guilty; sentenced to 7 1/2 – 15 years in prison

Fernando Valentin Jr.

INMATE INFORMATION

NIGEL ALI MAITLAND
Age: 22
Sex: MALE
Date of Birth: 04/20/1990
Citizenship: USA
Race: BLACK
Complexion: MEDIUM
Height: 5′ 11″
Current Location: GREENE
Permanent Location: GREENE
Committing County: YORK

INMATE INFORMATION

SKYLER BIEE HANDY
Age: 23
Sex: MALE
Date of Birth: 07/01/1989
Citizenship: USA
Race: BLACK
Complexion: MEDIUM
Height: 5′ 08″
Current Location: FRACKVILLE
Permanent Location: FRACKVILLE
Committing County: YORK

Murder In The Family: Steven Carl Colegrove sentenced to LWOP for killing his parents and brother

Victims
Joseph Colegrove
Marlene Colegrove
Michael Colegrove

Find-A-Grave: Joseph Colegrove
Find-A-Grave: Marlene Canfield Colegrove
Find-A-Grave: Michael Colegrove
PA State Police investigating triple murder
Investigators: Triple murder not a random act
Arrest made in triple murder case
Colegrove Trial Begins in Bradford County
Colegrove Trial — Day 2
Colegrove Trial- Day 3
Colegrove Trial Day 4 — Update
Trooper: Fatal shots came from Colegrove’s roommate’s gun
Ex-girlfriend, roommate take stand in Colegrove trial
Colegrove Murder Trial Day 5
Colegrove Murder Trial: Brother Takes Stand
Colegrove’s brother testifies
Defense begins in Colegrove murder trial
DNA test reveals murder suspect not victim’s son
Testimony wraps up in Colegrove trial
Jury has Colegrove case
Colegrove found guilty
Colegrove given life without parole
Blood Relatives Season 2, Ep. 1 “Splitting Heirs”

Movies/Documentaries
Blood Relatives: Splitting Heirs

INMATE INFORMATION

STEVEN CARL COLEGROVE
Inmate Details
Age: 36
Sex: MALE
Date of Birth: 05/27/1976
Citizenship: USA
Race: WHITE
Complexion: MEDIUM
Height: 5′ 09″
Current Location: GRATERFORD
Permanent Location: GRATERFORD
Committing County: BRADFORD

News Archive: Laura Garza murder

Laura Garza

Missing: Laura Garza since 12/03/2008 from nightclub in Manhattan, NY *Seen leaving with sex offender Michael Mele*
Update: Laura Garza murder *Laura Garza’s remains were found near Scranton, PA*
Update: Laura Garza murder *Michael Mele pled guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 23 years in prison*

Movies/Documentaries
Dead of Night: Empire State of Murder

INMATE INFORMATION

Identifying and Location Information
As of 03/12/13
DIN (Department Identification Number) 12A1072
Inmate Name MELE, MICHAEL
Sex MALE
Date of Birth 10/03/1985
Race / Ethnicity WHITE
Custody Status IN CUSTODY
Housing / Releasing Facility CLINTON
Date Received (Original) 03/12/2012
Date Received (Current) 03/12/2012
Admission Type NEW COMMITMENT
County of Commitment ORANGE
Latest Release Date / Type (Released Inmates Only)

Crimes of Conviction
As of 03/12/13
Crime MANSLAUGHTER 1ST
Class B

Crime TAMPER W/ PHYS EVIDENCE
Class E

Sentence Terms and Release Dates
Under certain circumstances, an inmate may be released prior to serving his or her minimum term and before the earliest release date shown for the inmate.

As of 03/12/13
Aggregate Minimum Sentence 0019 Years, 08 Months, 16 Days
Aggregate Maximum Sentence 0023 Years, 00 Months, 00 Days
Earliest Release Date 09/29/2030
Earliest Release Type PAROLE ELIGIBILITY DATE
Parole Hearing Date 05/2030
Parole Hearing Type INITIAL RELEASE APPEARANCE
Parole Eligibility Date 09/29/2030
Conditional Release Date 09/29/2030
Maximum Expiration Date 01/13/2034
Maximum Expiration Date for Parole Supervision
Post Release Supervision Maximum Expiration Date
Parole Board Discharge Date

Update: Laura Garza murder *Michael Mele pled guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 23 years in prison*

Laura Garza

News Archive: Laura Garza murder
Laura Garza Murder: Sex Offender Michael Mele Charged with N.Y. Killing of Aspiring Dancer from Texas
Laura Garza Update: Sex Offender Michael Mele Pleads Not Guilty in Aspiring Dancer’s Murder
Trial begins in murder of aspiring Brooklyn dancer Laura Garza
Courtroom drama: Michael Mele admits killing dancer Laura Garza just as trial opens
Suspect in Laura Garza murder pleads guilty moments before trial begins
Laura Garza Suspect Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Deal
Convicted Sex Offender Michael Mele Gets 23 Years For Laura Garza’s Murder
Court evidence reveals sexual perversion of Laura Garza’s killer, Michael Mele

Movies/Documentaries
Dead of Night: Empire State of Murder

INMATE INFORMATION

Identifying and Location Information
As of 03/12/13
DIN (Department Identification Number) 12A1072
Inmate Name MELE, MICHAEL
Sex MALE
Date of Birth 10/03/1985
Race / Ethnicity WHITE
Custody Status IN CUSTODY
Housing / Releasing Facility CLINTON
Date Received (Original) 03/12/2012
Date Received (Current) 03/12/2012
Admission Type NEW COMMITMENT
County of Commitment ORANGE
Latest Release Date / Type (Released Inmates Only)

Crimes of Conviction
As of 03/12/13
Crime MANSLAUGHTER 1ST
Class B

Crime TAMPER W/ PHYS EVIDENCE
Class E

Sentence Terms and Release Dates
Under certain circumstances, an inmate may be released prior to serving his or her minimum term and before the earliest release date shown for the inmate.

As of 03/12/13
Aggregate Minimum Sentence 0019 Years, 08 Months, 16 Days
Aggregate Maximum Sentence 0023 Years, 00 Months, 00 Days
Earliest Release Date 09/29/2030
Earliest Release Type PAROLE ELIGIBILITY DATE
Parole Hearing Date 05/2030
Parole Hearing Type INITIAL RELEASE APPEARANCE
Parole Eligibility Date 09/29/2030
Conditional Release Date 09/29/2030
Maximum Expiration Date 01/13/2034
Maximum Expiration Date for Parole Supervision
Post Release Supervision Maximum Expiration Date
Parole Board Discharge Date

Devon Nereida Guzman murder 6/5/2000 Easton, PA *Stabbed to death by lover, Michelle Hetzel, and her husband, Brandon Bloss*

Devon Guzman

Peace Rally Remembers A Woman Killed ‘Silence The Violence’ Pays Respect To Devon Guzman, 19, Found Dead.
Slaying Suspect Married Victim Devon Guzman’s Father Said She Wed Her Lover, Michelle Hetzel, Who Is Held In Her Death.
Da Calls Slaying Suspects Amateurs Couple Will Face Trial In Northampton County Over Death Of Devon Guzman.
Easton couple will be tried together in woman’s slaying
Homicide trial set for next month
Defendant in Easton slaying case tells court that she was framed
Couple guilty in death of woman
Brandon Bloss’ lawyers ask judge for acquittal in Guzman murder
Devon Guzman’s killer wants new trial, says lawyers made errors
Easton murderer loses bid for new trial
Magistrate urges rejecting Brandon Bloss’s attempt to appeal conviction in Guzman murder
Judge tosses murderer’s life sentence appeal in Devon Guzman case
Judge: Easton teen who killed lesbian lover was no child
Michelle Hetzel v Marirosa Lamas 2010

Movies/Documentaries
Scorned: Love Kills: Best Friends For Never
Wicked Attraction: My Girl
Snapped: Michelle Hetzel

Defendants
Michelle Mae Hetzel – convicted, sentenced to LWOP
Brandon Bloss – convicted, sentenced to LWOP

INMATE INFORMATION

Name: MICHELLE MAE HETZEL
Inmate Details
Age: 31
Sex: FEMALE
Date of Birth: 07/17/1981
Citizenship: USA
Race: WHITE
Complexion: LIGHT
Height: 5′ 08″
Current Location: MUNCY
Permanent Location: MUNCY
Committing County: NORTHAMPTON

INMATE INFORMATION

Name: BRANDON PAUL BLOSS
Inmate Details
Age: 38
Sex: MALE
Date of Birth: 11/09/1974
Citizenship: USA
Race: WHITE
Complexion: LIGHT
Height: 6′ 00″
Current Location: SOMERSET
Permanent Location: SOMERSET
Committing County: NORTHAMPTON