Carlos Taffanelly, a 47-year-old man from Stroudsburg, PA, tragically died on October 5, 2020, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was involved in a fatal shooting incident that took place on North Street near North River Street in Wilkes-Barre. The incident began as a result of a domestic dispute involving Turner and Jamielyn Giraldo, Taffanelly's daughter. When Taffanelly and his wife Liliana Giraldo arrived to pick up Jamielyn, Turner alleged that Taffanelly threatened him with a pipe.
The situation escalated when Turner followed Taffanelly to North Street, where Turner claimed Taffanelly drove his vehicle at him. Turner then retrieved a loaded 9mm handgun from his Jeep and fired multiple shots at Taffanelly, who sustained seven gunshot wounds, including two to his back. Liliana Giraldo and Jamielyn Giraldo each sustained a single gunshot wound in the shooting.
Dazon Wykie Turner, the 24-year-old defendant, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and two counts of aggravated assault for the death of Carlos Taffanelly and the injuries sustained by Liliana and Jamielyn Giraldo. Turner maintained that he acted in self-defense, but the jury found him guilty. Turner was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in state prison. The Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld Turner's sentence, denying his appeal for a new trial.
The tragic incident and subsequent legal proceedings highlighted the complexities of self-defense claims and the severe consequences of domestic disputes escalating into violence. The case also underscored the importance of addressing domestic violence and the impact it can have on families and communities.
