"Fairmount Park Rapist" suspect faces new charges in 2003, 2007 rapes
Elias Diaz, the man police believe is the "Fairmount Park Rapist," has been charged with three more unsolved rapes in addition to Rebecca Park's murder.
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Elias Diaz, the man police believe is the "Fairmount Park Rapist," has been charged with three more unsolved rapes in addition to Rebecca Park's murder.
Elias Diaz was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 17 for a string of assaults at Pennypack Park. Then two days later, police said they uncovered DNA from Diaz that determined he was involved or a person of interest in Park's murder.
For more than 20 years, the person known as the “Fairmount Park rapist” terrorized Philadelphians. Reporter Siafa Lewis looks back at when those crimes occurred.
The man arrested in the Pennypack Park trail slashings has been named a person of interest in the 2003 "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case, Philadelphia police said Tuesday.
Police say 46-year-old Elias Diaz was arrested in connection to a string of assaults on the Pennypack Park Trail in Philadelphia in November.
Police are searching for a man in the Pennypack Trail area after a series of violent attacks over the past few weeks.
A man on a BMX-style bike attacked multiple people on a trail at the Northeast Philadelphia park.
The Pennypack Environmental Center said the park's Mandarin duck has died.
No arrests have been made at this time.
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Christopher Murray sat at the defense table wiping away tears, with his head bowed in his hands.
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Investigators say in August 2010 and again in August 2011, suspect Robert Palen picked up women in the area of Torresdale and Longshore Avenues and offered them a ride home.
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Philadelphia police have charged a suspect in connection with the violent sexual assaults of two women in Pennypack Park in 2010 and 2011.
After the body of Constance Murray was found in Pennypack Park, police conducted a search for the killer for several days -- until suspicion turned to the husband.
The section is called Baxter Trail.
Confirmation of the arrest and charges came from a police spokesperson. Police will hold a news briefing later today at police headquarters to detail their findings.
The search continued Thursday for clues that could lead to the killer of a Northeast Philadelphia married mother of two.
Police said the body of the woman found in the 3000 block of Holme Avenue has been identified as 46-year-old Constance Murray.
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Police are investigating the discovery of a body that was found in the trunk of a burning car in Northeast Philadelphia early Thursday morning.
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The incident happened at about 5 p.m. near Winchester Avenue and Woodward Street in Winchester Park.
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A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teachers.
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Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
A jury has awarded $11 million to a Philadelphia man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off while he was going down the stairs.
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The Poconos could get up to 8 inches of snow Thursday into Friday, and Philadelphia could see some flurries and rainy mix, along with bitter cold temps.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teachers.
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Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teachers.
Here are some of the light shows and holiday markets happening around the Philadelphia region this year.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
A jury has awarded $11 million to a Philadelphia man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off while he was going down the stairs.
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The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
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Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
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While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
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A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
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The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
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Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
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The proceeds from the event benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, a national veteran's organization supporting military members and their families.
Ryan Poehling scored the lone goal for the Flyers. Ivan Fedotov finished with 33 saves for Philadelphia.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
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Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A troubling report was released about the Trenton Police Department. A federal investigation uncovers several cases of alleged police misconduct. According to the Justice Department, police officers engaged in a pattern or practice of using excessive force. Ray Strickland reports details on this bombshell investigation.
The holiday season has arrived in Marlton, Burlington County. During the tree lighting ceremony at the Promenade at Sagemore, a family staying at the nearby Ronald McDonald Southern New Jersey house in Camden helped flip the switch. Nikki DeMentri reports.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is recounting the terrifying knife attack that unfolded inside her school on Tuesday.
Volunteers are at the core of every Ronald McDonald House. At the Ronald McDonald House Charities' first home on Chestnut Street, two grandmothers who help make the house feel like home, work at the front desk. Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe. Nikki DeMentri reports.
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