The worker pleaded guilty killing 67-year- an elderly woman from Pennsylvania who was afraid of him

BUT former handyman pleaded guilty in the third degree murder in in death of a woman from western Pennsylvania whose body It was found nearly year after she disappeared in 2019. Douglas Berry, 50, of McKeesport, also pleaded guilty to theft, theft and getting stolen property Monday as part of Agreement with Allegheny County prosecutors who agreed to recommend the verdict of from 17 to 40 years old in condition prison.

Whitehall police reported the disappearance of 67-year-old Elisabeth Wiesenfeld. in April 2019 Remains later identified as hers were found nearly year later in garbage bag in section of Plum Boro is famous for illegal dumping and off-Road vehicle use.

Authorities said Wiesenfeld told her family she was afraid of Berry, who did work on her house and kept showing up although she stopped hiring him.

Berry told the court that he wanted all on know “how I’m sorry, I for mistakes that I made”, reports the Tribune-Review.

“I have learned to pray for forgiveness, he said. – I apologize to family for not to do moreand I apologize to Betsy. I can not move the mountains”.

Police said they connected Berry to the case through Wiesenfeld. stolen ATM card reported by CBS Pittsburgh.

Since her death Wiesenfeld first grandson was born and she first granddaughter set to arrive soon. Her brother, Christopher Laghi, said in victim’s statement about the impact that “she died on facet of but great outpouring of love.”