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Joseph Blanco

Case from Lebanon, PA dated Sep 25, 2017

Victim Details

Joseph Blanco

Male

White / Caucasian

Lebanon

PA

2017-09-25

54

Joseph

Blanco

07/20/2026

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In the early morning hours of September 25, 2017, a quiet home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, became the scene of a violent home invasion that ended in the tragic death of 54-year-old Joseph Blanco. Two men, Scott Kirchner II and Charles Holloway, forced their way into the Blanco residence with the intent to rob Joseph's son, Cory, who was known to be involved in drug dealing.

The situation inside the home quickly escalated. Joseph, his wife Trudy, and their young grandson were all present dur ...
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  • PennLive.com: Man identified who was fatally shot in home invasion burglary
  • PennLive.com: 1 dead, 2 injured in violent home invasion
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    I've been following the Joseph Blanco case, and I can't shake the immense courage he showed that nig... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the role of Charles Holloway in this case. I know he ended up pleadin... ...Read More
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