PA - Elaina Smith, 12, murdered by mom's ex-boyfriend. Body hidden in freezer. Arrest. 10 Feb 2023, Columbia/Lancaster County, PA

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Man Charged in Killing of 12-Year-Old Girl He Stored in a Freezer in Lancaster Co.

Jason Shackelford was arrested and charged with criminal homicide for killing his former girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter in Lancaster County and putting her body in a freezer.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com

Jason Shackelford was charged with criminal homicide in the killing of his former girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter who he stored in a freezer, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s office.

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WARNING: The details of this story are graphic and could be disturbing for some readers.

 

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An update from April:

Lancaster County prosecutors will seek death penalty for man charged in raping, killing girl, 12

The Lancaster County District Attorney's office will seek the death penalty for the Columbia man charged with raping and killing a 12-year-old girl earlier this year.

lancasteronline.com

Shackelford is being held in Lancaster County Prison without bail. A trial date has not been scheduled.