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John Paul Dicken

Death by Force
Case Description
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John Paul Dicken, a 17-year-old male from Snydertown, PA, tragically lost his life on June 9, 2021. He was one of three victims in a horrific triple homicide that also claimed the lives of Susan Williams, 58, and James Dicken, 59. The suspect, Matthew Reed, a 26-year-old homeless man living at Haven Ministry in Sunbury, was arrested and charged with the murders.

The incident occurred during a dispute over a vehicle purchase. According to police, the disagreement escalated, causing Reed to ...Read More
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  • pennlive: ‘Ghost gun’ reportedly used in Northumberland County triple homicide
  • PAhomepage.com: Coroner identifies teen killed in Snydertown triple homicide
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    Victim Details

    John Paul Dicken

    Male

    Snydertown

    PA

    2021-06-09

    17

    John

    Paul Dicken

    11/09/2025

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    I've been following the Snydertown case with a heavy heart and can't stop thinking about the impact ... ...Read More
    11/19/2024
    I recently came across the case involving John Paul Dicken, Susan Williams, and James Dicken, and it... ...Read More
    04/08/2024
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