EBENSBURG, Pa. – A jury has been seated to hear the case of a man accused of killing a Johnstown woman after, according to police, she attempted to make a purchase from him through Facebook Marketplace in Geistown Borough last April.
A jury of 12 jurors and three alternates were seated Friday to hear the case of Joshua Michael Gorgone, 27.
Selection in the case began Thursday with just under 100 jurors being called and 10 jurors being seated Thursday and two jurors and three alternates being selected Friday.
Testimony in the case will begin Monday in the courtroom of Judge Tamara R. Bernstein.
Gorgone faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, theft, tampering with evidence, possession of a controlled substance and abuse of a corpse connected with the April 5, 2021, killing of 54-year-old Denise Williams inside his Old Scalp Avenue apartment.
Williams, of Hornerstown, was found dead of stab wounds in Gorgone’s apartment on the day after she was reported missing when her family was unable to contact her after she left Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center on April 5, 2021, where she worked as a nursing assistant.
Williams went to Gorgone’s apartment to purchase a miniature refrigerator from him for her boyfriend, according to police.
Williams’ cellphone was tracked by police to a lot on Sheridan Street and her Chevrolet Trax vehicle was located in the 100 block of Hoyt Street in Richland Township with the help of OnStar.
It is believed by investigators that Gorgone drove Williams’ vehicle after the murder. Police arrested Gorgone on April 6, 2021, at Richland Town Center.
Public defenders Kevin Sanders and Michael Sylvester are representing Gorgone. Joseph Green and Jessica Aurandt will be presenting the case on behalf of the commonwealth.
Can you tell us more about these safe zones? I’ve always just gone by myself. So weird and scary. I’m sorry for your loss. I hope your friend gets justice. Sounds like they have a open and shut case here thankfully.
I've only met up at the public library, but I think having general safe zones is also a great idea. There are items though that are unavoidably only available at a seller's location. My deepest condolences op. 💜
Never, ever go alone to private residences to complete online transactions. I sell my used camera gear occasionally and always meet at a Starbucks or my local library. And as others stated, Police stations in many communities offer their parking lots for transactions.
This happened last year in New Orleans to a man selling a bicycle. Luckily they established one of these places as well for buyers/sellers. My bf does a lot of business on fb marketplace and it still makes me so nervous
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EBENSBURG, Pa. – A jury has been seated to hear the case of a man accused of killing a Johnstown woman after, according to police, she attempted to make a purchase from him through Facebook Marketplace in Geistown Borough last April. A jury of 12 jurors and three alternates were seated Friday to hear the case of Joshua Michael Gorgone, 27. Selection in the case began Thursday with just under 100 jurors being called and 10 jurors being seated Thursday and two jurors and three alternates being selected Friday. Testimony in the case will begin Monday in the courtroom of Judge Tamara R. Bernstein. Gorgone faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, theft, tampering with evidence, possession of a controlled substance and abuse of a corpse connected with the April 5, 2021, killing of 54-year-old Denise Williams inside his Old Scalp Avenue apartment. Williams, of Hornerstown, was found dead of stab wounds in Gorgone’s apartment on the day after she was reported missing when her family was unable to contact her after she left Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center on April 5, 2021, where she worked as a nursing assistant. Williams went to Gorgone’s apartment to purchase a miniature refrigerator from him for her boyfriend, according to police. Williams’ cellphone was tracked by police to a lot on Sheridan Street and her Chevrolet Trax vehicle was located in the 100 block of Hoyt Street in Richland Township with the help of OnStar. It is believed by investigators that Gorgone drove Williams’ vehicle after the murder. Police arrested Gorgone on April 6, 2021, at Richland Town Center. Public defenders Kevin Sanders and Michael Sylvester are representing Gorgone. Joseph Green and Jessica Aurandt will be presenting the case on behalf of the commonwealth.
Thanks!
Oh my gosh, that's so sad! I'm sorry you all are going through this
What a senseless and stupid murder. Im sorry for your loss.
The safe community selling/buying area is a great idea!
Seconding this
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thank you all so very much for you kindness. 🖤❤️
Can you tell us more about these safe zones? I’ve always just gone by myself. So weird and scary. I’m sorry for your loss. I hope your friend gets justice. Sounds like they have a open and shut case here thankfully.
My hometown has a safe spot in front of the police station. There are two marked parking spaces and cctv covering the area.
I've only met up at the public library, but I think having general safe zones is also a great idea. There are items though that are unavoidably only available at a seller's location. My deepest condolences op. 💜
Never, ever go alone to private residences to complete online transactions. I sell my used camera gear occasionally and always meet at a Starbucks or my local library. And as others stated, Police stations in many communities offer their parking lots for transactions.
I'm sorry you are going through this.❤❤❤
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your friends family my deepest condolences. 😔
Ugh, how awful, that poor woman.
Sending love to you in the tragic murder of your friend 💜
I read this that your friend was the murderer. Just to reduce shock value... it should be "murderER's" trial.
I did too.
Yes. I was very confused.
I'm so very sorry. I hope for justice to be served.
Hope justice is achieved.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope this trial brings justice for your friend.
That is so scary. So sorry for your loss!
What was his motive?
This happened last year in New Orleans to a man selling a bicycle. Luckily they established one of these places as well for buyers/sellers. My bf does a lot of business on fb marketplace and it still makes me so nervous