Hazleton Homicide Suspect Terence Ray Apprehended

Terence Leroy Ray, 55, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals and Pennsylvania State Police in Westchester County, NY, after a 10-day manhunt for the murder of Jessica Ann Lockwood, 39, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Ray is accused of fatally beating and shooting Lockwood at his home before setting her body on fire and dumping it on Club 40 Road on April 27. Investigators linked Ray to the crime through surveillance footage, a matching earring, and text messages about painkiller purchases. Lockwood, who suffered from chronic pain, was reportedly buying pain medication from Ray, which investigators believe was their connection. Separately, authorities in Philadelphia are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a fatal arson in West Philadelphia. Both cases underscore community concerns over violent crime and the value of public assistance in ongoing investigations.