Aiexpress – The tight-knit Amish community in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania, is in a state of shock and fear following the tragic death of a 23-year-old pregnant Amish woman this week, according to a member of the community.
The residents of Spartansburg are in a state of shock and disbelief. This kind of situation is unheard of in our small community,” expressed Charleen Hajec, a lifelong resident and pharmacist. The news has spread like wildfire, and people are filled with fear and frustration.
Police rushed to a Sparta Township residence on Monday afternoon and discovered Rebekah Byler deceased, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Authorities are actively investigating the death of Byler, which is being classified as a homicide. They have not yet disclosed the exact cause of her death.
According to ABC News, Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson Cindy Schick stated on Thursday that no suspects are currently in custody.
The police are actively investigating all leads,” Schick stated, emphasizing that no potential motives are standing out at the moment.
The police are currently conducting interviews with members of the community, and according to Schick, the Amish community is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Sparta Township, located in Crawford County, is a quaint township situated just on the outskirts of the charming borough of Spartansburg. It is conveniently located approximately 35 miles southeast of Erie, Pennsylvania.
Hajec was incredulous upon hearing the news of the young Amish woman’s murder in Sparta Township. She couldn’t fathom such a tragic event occurring in what she described as a close-knit community.
Hajec expressed his disbelief at the tragic event, emphasizing how it was something that they never expected to happen in their community. “The outside world doesn’t get in,” he said. “To have something this tragic … it doesn’t happen here.”
According to an anonymous Amish individual who is acquainted with Byler’s family, the news of her passing has caused immense devastation.
“We are individuals who have faith in God and seek solace in Him during challenging times,” he expressed.
The authorities at 814-663-2043 are urging the public to promptly report any suspicious individuals, vehicles, or activities in the vicinity of Fish Flats Road.
