Montour Trail homicide suspect linked to New York murder investigation

Anthony Quesen, 25, has been charged with homicide in connection with the fatal stabbing of Benjamin Brallier, an off-duty Pennsylvania State Police liquor enforcement officer, who was attacked while jogging along the Montour Trail last October. Following this incident, Quesen has emerged as a person of interest in the stabbing death of 76-year-old Daniel Frament on the Empire State Trail in New York, which occurred in April 2024. While there is currently no direct evidence linking him to Frament's murder, New York State Police are seeking witnesses who may have seen Quesen around the time of the crime. Quesen has a history of violent behavior, including a previous robbery charge for which he was released without bail, prompting officials to call for accountability regarding judicial decisions that may have allowed him to remain free. He is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing on the homicide charges related to Brallier's death. The investigations into both murders highlight concerning patterns that have raised alarm among local authorities and the public.