Peter Manfredonia
Connecticut State Police are looking for a college student who allegedly killed two men, and robbed a third. Peter Manfredonia, 23, is armed and dangerous, say cops.
**WILLINGTON HOMICIDE SUSPECT**
May 22, 20, Peter Manfredonia was seen leaving the scene of a homicide & serious assault on Mirtl Rd., Willington. Wearing dark clothing, considered ARMED & DANGEROUS. If seen do not approach, call 911. Anyone w/info, contact EDMCS@ 860-896-3200 pic.twitter.com/O03ad6rr7F— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) May 23, 2020
They think he might be armed with pistols and long guns. Officers said they were on the lookout for a 2016 black Volkswagen Jetta with the license plate CT AU78524 as of Sunday afternoon. It featured a bumper sticker on the driver’s side, saying “Sandy Hook Tribute Victim #26.” Later, they announced the vehicle had been found in New Jersey near the Pennsylvania border. An update Sunday evening said that Manfredonia had been last seen in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Vehicle was located in New Jersey at the Pennsylvania border. https://t.co/x3EQTvJUlL
— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) May 24, 2020
***WILLINGTON HOMICDE UPDATE***
Most current photos of the suspect, Peter Manfredonia. Last seen in East Stroudsburg, PA. PA law enforcement agencies are actively looking for the suspect. Do NOT approach, he is ARMED AND DANGEROUS, call 911 immediately. pic.twitter.com/cOnvHh9EiQ— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) May 24, 2020
The suspect is a senior at the University of Connecticut, according to The Hartford Courant. He was described by police as a while male, standing 6’3″, and weighing 240 pounds. He might have been seen on Tomlinson Road on Sunday morning, wearing a gray t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and possessing a bag.
Manfredonia allegedly killed Ted DeMers, 62. Cynthia DeMers, who was the late man’s wife, said her husband and an elderly neighbor saw the suspect walking down the road, and had offered to help him. Manfredonia had needed a ride to his motorcycle.
Police said that the other man sustained serious injuries in the attack, and his life might be in danger because of this.
According to investigators, Manfredonia also killed an acquaintance of his and left his body at the victim’s home. Police didn’t identify the alleged victim who knew the suspect.
Manfredonia robbed food, guns, and a vehicle from another man, who was uninjured. Cops said they found the stolen vehicle Sunday morning at 6:45 a.m. It had been abandoned.
Update – May 24, 6:50 p.m.: We added some developments about the search, and added what police said were more recent pictures of Manfredonia.
[Image via Connecticut State Police]
