YORK, Pa. — Update, 6:53 p.m. (Oct. 22, 2022): Brian K. Peters pleaded guilty to first degree murder on Thursday, Oct. 20. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Update, 11:15 a.m. (March 31, 2021): West Manchester Township Police have charged Brian K. Peters, 33, with criminal homicide and related offenses in the death of Robert Runkle.
The 65-year-old victim was found dead of apparent stab wounds by officers responding to the first block of North Gotwalt Street at about 7:25 a.m. Tuesday.
Peters, who is believed to have stayed at the residence with Runkle for a time, was identified as a suspect by investigators, who accused him of stealing Runkle's vehicle and fleeing the scene.
Police say that before he left, Peters made statements that he was headed outside the local area to commit additional crimes of violence.
The investigation also revealed that Peters was wanted for a different homicide in Brevard County, Florida, police say.
With the assistance of troopers and support staff of the Virginia State Police, Peters was located travelling southbound on I-95 in Hanover County, Virginia. He was subsequently stopped and arrested without incident.
Peters is currently lodged in the Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover, VA. Extradition will be coordinated with the appropriate authorities.
Previously:
Police are investigating a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning.
According to West Manchester Township police, a man was killed in a home in the early morning hours of March 30 in the first block of North Gotwalt Street.
Authorities say a male suspect is in custody in Virginia and that the victim and the suspect were known to one another.
Police say that there is no reason to believe that there is any additional danger to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Manchester Township Police at 717-792-9514.
