Man arrested for murder of 25-year-old girlfriend in Montgomery County
Warminster man arrested for murder of 25-year-old girlfriend
25-year-old Alyssa Wiest was found fatally shot outside her home in West Conshohocken this weekend, and now her boyfriend, 26-year-old Michael Dutkiewitcz, has been charged with her death.
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - A young woman was found fatally shot outside her home in West Conshohocken this weekend, and now her boyfriend is being charged with her death.
What we know:
The victim, identified as 25-year-old Alyssa Wiest, was found face down on the sidewalk on the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
She was suffering from gunshot wounds to her body and was rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
An investigation of the scene revealed the victim's door was ajar, along with a trail of blood from her home to where her body was found a few doors down.
Dig deeper:
As seen on Alyssa's LinkedIn account, the 25-year-old was a University of Delaware graduate and microbiologist.
Officials say the victim had been in a relationship with 26-year-old Michael Dutkiewitcz for the past two years.
A neighbor told investigators that Dutkiewitcz was seen standing by his pickup truck immediately after the shooting, then drove off.
An arrest warrant was issued for the woman's boyfriend, who turned himself into police Sunday afternoon.
What they're saying:
The victim's family sent FOX 29 the following statement Monday:
"Our family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved Alyssa, who was a shining star in every sense. Her bright spirit, boundless kindness, and the incredible promise she held for the future made her a beacon of hope and joy for all who knew her. Her future was full of endless possibilities, and her tragic loss leaves a void that is impossible to fill. As we navigate this unimaginable pain, we ask that the media and the public respect our need for privacy. Our focus right now is on supporting each other and finding solace in the memories of the vibrant, loving person Alyssa was."
What's next:
Dutkiewitcz is charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder and possessing an instrument of crime.
Michael Dutkiewitcz, 26, has been charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder and possessing an instrument of crime for the murder of 25-year-old Alyssa Wiest.
He was arraigned and remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility with no bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 27.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.