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Dawayne Klingensmith

Death by Force
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Dawayne Klingensmith, a 29-year-old man from Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, tragically died on November 13, 2017, in his home. Klingensmith was born on March 5, 1988, in Orlando, Florida, and was a graduate of Kiski Area High School. He was known for his love of outdoor activities, such as river rafting and fishing, and was an avid sports fan, especially of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Klingensmith is survived by his mother, Donna Klingensmith Moore; his father, the Rev. Eric Thompson; his siblings, Jac ...Read More
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  • WJAC: Man, woman found slain in Pennsylvania home
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    Victim Details

    Dawayne Klingensmith

    Male

    Vandergrift

    PA

    2017-11-13

    29

    Dawayne

    Klingensmith

    11/27/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the case of Dawayne Klingensmith and Heather Swiklinski, and my heart goes out t... ...Read More
    10/21/2024
    Was anyone else deeply saddened by the fact that Dawayne and Heather's 17-month-old son was left alo... ...Read More
    02/28/2024
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