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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

⚖️Crime & Courts

Aug 11, 2026 · 4:53 PMLake Lynn, PA

Fayette County Jury Convicts Lake Lynn Woman of Third-Degree Murder in Toddler's Death

A Fayette County jury has convicted 32-year-old Brianna Bloyer of third-degree murder in the 2024 death of her 2-year-old stepson Bentlee Myers. Bloyer faces sentencing on August 27, with prosecutors seeking the maximum 20 to 40 years in state prison. Co-defendant Brent Bissett previously pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and is serving four to eight years.

Fayette County Discussions

Saturday, August 8, 2026

⚖️Crime & Courts

Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 AMFayette County, PA

Woman Convicted of Third-Degree Murder in Death of 2-Year-Old Stepson

A Pennsylvania woman has been found guilty of third-degree murder in connection with the 2024 death of her 2-year-old stepson, who died at Ruby Memorial Hospital. The case now moves toward sentencing.

Fayette County Court of Common Pleas

Friday, July 24, 2026

⚖️Crime & Courts

Jul 24, 2026 · 12:00 PMHarrisburg, Pennsylvania

Marcell Opposes Measure That Weakens Sentencing for Second-Degree Murder

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) voted Thursday against House Bill 1042, saying the legislation fails to provide a strong constitutional sentencing framework for second-degree murder convictions and falls short of protecting public safety and the rights of crime victims.

Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus