Conewago Township Homicide Case: David Galemore Charged in Connection with the Death of Connor Mays

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Burglary Charge Dropped in Conewago Township Homicide Case

In a surprising turn of events, a burglary charge has been withdrawn from a Conewago Township homicide case in Adams County Court. The decision was made on Monday, as confirmed by court documents. David Galemore, a 22-year-old resident of Hanover, had been charged with criminal homicide in February in connection with the death of a teenager in the Village of Midway along the 300 block of Third Street.

The deceased youth has been identified as Connor Mays from York, according to Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Francis Dutrow. However, due to the nature of the ongoing case, Adams County First Assistant District Attorney Robert Bain declined to comment. Galemore’s defense attorney, Heather Entwistle Roberts of Entwistle & Roberts, revealed that the evidence presented during discovery did not support the burglary charge. She further stated that electronic messages indicated Galemore had been invited to the residence.

Additionally, Roberts disclosed that in a separate case, Galemore was accused by the police of being invited to the residence to sell a small amount of marijuana. However, Magisterial District Judge Tony Little dismissed the possession with intent to deliver charge, an ungraded felony, during a preliminary hearing last month.

Roberts explained, “The commonwealth could not make a prima facie case that Mr. Galemore possessed marijuana to sell when he arrived at the residence.” As a result, the possession with intent to deliver charge was dismissed, but the criminal use of a communication facility charge remains in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas. Roberts mentioned that they are considering their options since the underlying alleged criminal act has been dismissed.

From the beginning, Galemore has maintained that he was invited to the residence and acted in self-defense. Roberts believes that the dismissal of the possession with intent to deliver charge brings the case closer to the truth of what really transpired that day.

The incident came to light when Conewago Township Police Officer Michael Bailey arrived at the residence around 2:05 p.m. on February 19. He encountered a 16-year-old male who claimed to need help. Approaching the door, Bailey discovered a body just inside, which appeared to have been shot.

The body was later identified as a 17-year-old male with the initials C.M. The teenager who sought help informed the police about an alleged physical altercation between the deceased and Galemore. According to the affidavit, the teen stated that Galemore repeatedly shot the victim after pulling out what appeared to be a handgun. The teen explained that he was in the upstairs bathroom when he heard someone entering through the window. By the time he reached the ground floor, the altercation had already begun.

Pennsylvania State Police at Gettysburg took Galemore into custody shortly afterward, and he allegedly confessed to being involved in the shooting. The investigation revealed a potential motive, with allegations of an altercation between Galemore and Mays earlier that morning in Hanover Borough.

An autopsy conducted at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown determined that the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of death was ruled to be homicide. Galemore’s trial is scheduled for the January 2024 term, and he remains in Adams County Prison without bail.

Roberts emphasized that all criminal defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. She expressed concern that defendants often feel tried and convicted even before their trial, with the burden falling on them to prove their innocence. Such a perception goes against the principles of the legal system.

This development in the Conewago Township homicide case has raised questions about the events leading to the tragic death of Connor Mays. As the trial date approaches, more details may emerge, shedding light on the true circumstances surrounding this incident..