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October 26, 2022

Police get DNA from area man accused in road rage killing

By Mon Valley Independent

By RICH CHOLODOFSKY

Trib Total Media

DNA from three people was found on the gun used to kill a motorist in a New Year’s Day road rage incident in Rostraver Township, a Westmoreland County detective testified Tuesday. Since August, investigators have attempted to secure a DNA sample from Anthony Hairston, who was charged with first-degree murder and other offenses in connection with the killing of 59-year-old Holly B. Vadella of Rostraver.

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