Murder Charges Filed After Teen Found Dead
By: Leah Kirstein
Updated: February 25, 2013
CLARION
Police say Carr killed Brookville native 19 year old Devan Knapp.
Knapp was first reported missing on January 11 and four days later her body was found in her car along
Through an extensive investigation police developed Carr as their lead suspect.
They say the morning after Knapp went missing she was with Carr when they went to a friend's house and witnesses saw Carr inject Knapp with heroine. Knapp overdosed. After trying to revive her, witnesses say it was apparent she was not breathing.
Carr allegedly put her body in her white Scion and drove to
A passerby found Knapp in her car on January 15 and the investigation began. Through witness testimony, numerous interviews and cell phone records police found Carr to be the lead suspect.
They say he sent a text message stating "ya, this chick od on me I am keeping her breathing". Witnesses told PSP he did not want to take her to the hospital because he had warrants out for his arrest.
He is in the Armstrong County Jail charged with third degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, drug delivery resulting in death, abuse of a corpse, aggravated assault, possession, delivery, conspiracy, tampering with evidence, reckless endangerment and simple assault.
The Clarion County Law Enforcement team sends their condolences to Knapp's family and friends.
Knapp's mother wants to thank the troopers for their diligence and hard work.
Comments
I'm glad they have filed charges. It's sad that so many of our young people are dying because of drugs! More charges and convictions need to happen!!!
Christy M.
February 25, 2013 at 3:58 pm
