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Penny Van Tassel-Himel

Case from Easton, PA dated Jul 07, 2019

Victim Details

Penny Van Tassel-Himel

Female

Black / African American

Easton

PA

2019-07-07

66

Penny

Van Tassel-Himel

07/06/2026

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Penny Van Tassel-Himel, a 66-year-old woman from Easton, PA, was found dead in her home on July 7, 2019. She was a well-known community volunteer and an active member of the Greater Shiloh Church in Easton. Her death was ruled a homicide, and police believe she died on July 4, 2019.

Her husband, 80-year-old Edgar Himel, was arrested in Sterling, Colorado, on July 13, 2019, and charged with criminal homicide. Himel allegedly killed Penny and then fled to Colorado, where he was eventually c ...
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: 80-year-old Pa. man wanted in wife's death arrested in Colorado
  • WJAC: Police didn't go inside home after 911 call; woman killed
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