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Lawrence E. Purcell Jr

Death by Force
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Lawrence E. Purcell Jr., a 34-year-old male, tragically died on February 14, 2017, in Effort, Pennsylvania. The circumstances surrounding his death were the result of a violent altercation at the home of Kyle Brant Kresge, 46, in Chestnuthill Township. According to police reports, Kresge shot Purcell during a heated dispute at Kresge's residence on Glenwood Road. Purcell was shot in the chest and died at the scene. Kresge then attempted to conceal the body by dragging it outside and covering it ...Read More
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  • poconorecord.com: UPDATE: Effort man charged in shooting death
  • poconorecord.com: Chestnuthill murder victim found under tarp in yard
    • Victim Details

    Lawrence E. Purcell, Jr

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Effort

    PA

    2017-02-14

    34

    Lawrence

    E. Purcell Jr

    11/14/2025

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