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Damien Staniszewski

Case from Johnstown, PA dated Mar 28, 2017

Victim Details

Damien Staniszewski

Male

White / Caucasian

Johnstown

PA

2017-03-28

19

Damien

Staniszewski

07/04/2026

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Damien Staniszewski, a 19-year-old male from Johnstown, PA, tragically died on March 28, 2017. His death was part of a double homicide case involving James Smith, a 32-year-old male. Both victims were believed to have stolen drugs and money from a stash house operated by the East Main Money Gang , an Ohio-based gang. The gang members tracked down Staniszewski and Smith, kidnapped them, and subjected them to severe physical abuse before ultimately shooting them to death in the woods near Ligonier ...
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  • TribLIVE.com: Troopers charge trio for 2017 deaths of 2 men discovered in Somerset County woods
  • Police charge woman with felonies in two deaths | News, Sports, Jobs - Altoona Mirror
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