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Heather Swiklinski

Case from Vandergrift, PA dated Nov 13, 2017

Victim Details

Heather Swiklinski

Female

White / Caucasian

Vandergrift

PA

2017-11-13

22

Heather

Swiklinski

06/22/2026

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Heather Leigh Swiklinski, a 22-year-old woman from Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, tragically lost her life on November 13, 2017. She was found shot to death in her home in Parks Township, along with her boyfriend, Dawayne Klingensmith, who was 29 years old. The couple's 17-month-old baby was discovered alive in his crib, having been left unharmed during the incident.

The investigation into Heather's death revealed that the shooting was likely drug-related. Pennsylvania State Police and local ...
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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 keep thinking about that poor baby left alone in the crib. It's unsettling to imagine their world ... ...Read More
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