An 18-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Beating 68-Year-Old Man to Death in Pennsylvania Garage

An 18-year-old man is currently in custody after allegedly beating a 68-year-old man to death in a garage at a Pennsylvania home. The incident occurred in Manheim Township, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.

Suspect Charged with Criminal Homicide

The suspect, identified as Brian Deante Gray, has been charged with criminal homicide. The charges were filed by the Manheim Township Police Department following the discovery of the victim’s body in the garage.

Unknown Issue Reported at the Home

The Manheim Township Police Department received a call around 6:30 a.m. regarding an unknown issue at a home located in the 1000 block of North Duke Street. The caller indicated that there had been an accident inside the home but did not provide further details.

Witness Account Leads to Gruesome Discovery

Upon arriving at the scene, the responding officers were informed by a witness that the suspect had killed the victim. The witness directed the officers to the detached garage, where they found the lifeless body of 68-year-old Michael Pfender. Pfender had visible injuries to his face and head.

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Brian Deante Gray, pictured, is behind bars after he allegedly beat 68-year-old Michael Pfender to death in a garage at a Pennsylvania home, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.

Details of the Incident

According to another witness, Pfender lived in the garage where he was found dead. The witness informed the police that Gray and Pfender, along with a group of people, were hanging out in the garage earlier in the night. Gray became upset when Pfender made a comment he found disrespectful. However, witnesses believed that the situation had been resolved, and everyone had gone their separate ways within the home.

During the early hours of the morning, around 4 a.m., Gray knocked on the door of one of the roommates who was playing video games. Gray informed the roommate that Pfender was not breathing. Instead of seeking immediate medical assistance, Gray reportedly confessed to the roommate, “I killed Mike.” Gray then suggested farfetched ideas to dispose of Pfender’s body, but the roommates ultimately decided to call 911, as reported in a probable cause arrest affidavit by Penn Live.

Cause of Death and Arrest

An autopsy conducted by the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office revealed that Pfender’s cause of death was multiple traumatic injuries, confirming the incident as a homicide. Authorities also noted a defensive wound on Pfender’s right hand.

Gray surrendered himself to the Lancaster City police station later that morning. He is currently being held without bail in the Lancaster County Prison. His upcoming court hearing is scheduled for December 18.

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