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Thomas Stanko’s white pickup truck then arrived with a backhoe loaded on a trailer. Hours later, Gross’ SUV was driven away. Berkey said he believed Almira Stanko was at the wheel based on the driving style. Stanko and his mother returned later that afternoon in her sedan, Berkey testified.
Days later, Gross’ burned-out SUV was discovered by now-retired state police Maj. Joseph Ruggery during an off-duty dirt bike ride near Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg
State police Assistant Deputy Fire Marshal Keith Sobecki testified he inspected the vehicle April 10 at the park and ruled the cause of the fire undetermined. The vehicle’s license plate was missing, its gas cap was open and the back seats were reclined.
“There was tampering with that vehicle that was done on purpose,” Sobecki testified.
Under questioning from defense attorney Marc Daffner, Sobecki estimated it took two to three hours for the vehicle to completely burn and cool.
Days later, Gross’ burned-out SUV was discovered by now-retired state police Maj. Joseph Ruggery during an off-duty dirt bike ride near Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg
State police Assistant Deputy Fire Marshal Keith Sobecki testified he inspected the vehicle April 10 at the park and ruled the cause of the fire undetermined. The vehicle’s license plate was missing, its gas cap was open and the back seats were reclined.
“There was tampering with that vehicle that was done on purpose,” Sobecki testified.
Under questioning from defense attorney Marc Daffner, Sobecki estimated it took two to three hours for the vehicle to completely burn and cool.
