Two defendants have entered guilty pleas in connection with a homicide case in Indiana County.
District Attorney Robert Manzi announced yesterday that 24-year-old Isaac Buchkoski and 22-year-old Summer Settlemyer, both of Johnstown, pleaded guilty but mentally ill in the kidnapping and murder of Hayden Gareffa.
Both defendants entered pleas to multiple charges, including second-degree murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and related conspiracy counts.
Under Pennsylvania law, a guilty but mentally ill plea means a defendant is still subject to the same sentencing guidelines as any other conviction, but the court can also require mental health treatment while they are incarcerated.
Sentencing for both Buchkoski and Settlemyer is scheduled for August 17th at 8:30 in the morning.
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