A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after he allegedly gunned down his microbiologist girlfriend — whose lifeless physique was discovered face down on a blood-stained sidewalk outdoors her home, based on police.
Michael Dutkiewicz, 26, was slapped with first-degree homicide and different fees for fatally capturing Alyssa Rose Wiest, 25, within the torso a number of occasions throughout a violent rampage that began inside her West Conshohocken residence round 12:25 a.m. Sunday, based on the Montgomery District Lawyer’s Workplace.
The couple had been courting for 2 years, cops mentioned.
“Alyssa was our beloved shining star — radiant, vibrant, and full of sunshine,” her obituary mentioned.
“Her presence lit up each room she entered, and her absence leaves a deep ache within the hearts of all who knew and beloved her. Thought Alyssa’s time on Earth was far too temporary, her legacy of affection, mild, and laughter will reside on within the hearts of all who knew her.”
Prosecutors mentioned there was a path of blood inside her residence that led to the sidewalk the place she was discovered.
Wiest’s entrance door was additionally discovered ajar — suggesting a chase ensued — with police recovering 5 bullet casings from the grisly scene.
The College of Delaware graduate, who labored as a microbiologist at GSK, a biopharmaceutical firm, was pronounced lifeless at Lankenau Hospital.
“Her kindness knew no bounds, her laughter was contagious, and mild soul had a manner of constructing everybody really feel seen, hear, and cherished,” based on her obituary.
“She was a uncommon mixture of brilliance, creativity, and compassion — a lovely soul with a lot promise and love to present.”
Neighbors allegedly informed police that Dutkiewicz was standing by his silver Ford F-150 truck shortly after bullets rang out after which rapidly fled the scene — with license plate readers capturing his automobile touring by the world virtually instantly after Wiest was shot lifeless, prosecutors mentioned.
Police issued a warrant for the alleged killer, who turned himself in 12 hours after the vicious slaying.
Dutkiewicz was additionally charged with third-degree homicide and possessing an instrument of crime.
He’s being held at Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
He’s due again in court docket on Might 27.
