Joseph Iavarone murdered or death by force in Chester-heights, Pennsylvania.

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On May 26, 2019, in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, 44-year-old Joseph Iavarone, a former teacher and coach, was fatally shot by his neighbor, 49-year-old John Ballas. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on the 100 block of Bishops Drive. Authorities reported that an argument between the two men escalated, leading to Ballas shooting Iavarone in the head. Iavarone was transported to Crozer Chester Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 27, 2019.

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Victim Details

name

Joseph Iavarone

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Chester-heights

state

PA

Date of Death

2019-05-26

Age at Death

44

First Name

Joseph

Last Name

Iavarone

Last Updated

11/23/2025

Joseph Iavarone
Death by Force

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Joseph Iavarone
Death by Force