NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Three people were arrested Wednesday in Northumberland County for a homicide more than two years ago.
State police say the crime happened in January of 2020.
State police were on the scene for a second day at a house along Groover Road in Delaware Township near Watsontown.
Dorothy Huffman, 45, Thomas Huffman, 44, and their 17-year-old nephew are accused of beating Richard Jameson, 55, to death in 2020.
According to police reports, the accused buried Jameson's body behind their home in a wooded area. All three suspects are now behind bars.
Jameson and a witness to the homicide lived in the home with the Huffmans and their nephew at the time. That witness finally approached police on Monday and reported details about Jameson's disappearance and death.
The Huffmans and their nephew were arrested a day later. Police say Thomas Huffman confessed to striking Jameson several times and burying the body with the help of his nephew. Thomas Huffman also reportedly showed police where he buried Jameson's body.
Newswatch 16 spoke with nearby neighbors who were shocked when they found out what happened.
"My kids used to ride go-carts up and down the street, four-wheelers, you know. It was a quiet neighborhood," said Marc Yonkin.
"This is terrible, and we were shocked when we heard about it. Can't believe it happened in this area," Greg Trawitz said.
Police say the three suspects have been cooperating. They have been charged with homicide, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and aggravated assault.
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