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Pennsylvania Man in 'Scream' Costume Kills Neighbor with Chainsaw and Knife

The attacker, Zak Moyer, was taken into custody without incident, claiming the victim had committed murders.

  • A Pennsylvania man, Zak Moyer, dressed in a 'Scream' costume, killed his neighbor Edward Whitehead Jr. with a chainsaw and knife.
  • Moyer was taken into custody without incident after police surrounded his home and negotiated his surrender.
  • The attack was not random; Moyer and Whitehead knew each other, with Moyer claiming Whitehead had committed murders.
  • Moyer had been planning the attack for a week, according to his sister, and left notes accusing Whitehead of crimes.
  • Moyer is charged with criminal homicide and is being held at the Carbon County Correctional Facility without prior criminal history.
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