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Dawayne Klingensmith

Case from Vandergrift, PA dated Nov 13, 2017

Victim Details

Dawayne Klingensmith

Male

Black / African American

Vandergrift

PA

2017-11-13

29

Dawayne

Klingensmith

07/12/2026

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In a quiet home in Parks Township, Pennsylvania, the lives of 29-year-old Dawayne Robin Klingensmith and 22-year-old Heather Swiklinski were brought to a violent end on November 13, 2017. The couple was found shot to death inside their residence, leaving behind a chilling scene for the family member who made the discovery. Miraculously, Swiklinski's 17-month-old son was found unharmed in his crib amidst the tragedy that had unfolded. Investigators determined that multiple weapons were used in th ...
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  • WJAC: Man, woman found slain in Pennsylvania home
  • TribLIVE.com: Child found alone with dead couple, suspects sought in Parks Twp. shootings
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    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
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