LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. — Robert Edward Boddy, 43, was sentenced Monday to life in prison plus 32.5 years for the 2021 murder of 65-year-old Nora Sanchez in New Holland. Boddy had previously pleaded guilty to charges including first-degree manslaughter, strangulation and aggravated sexual assault, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
Boddy was arrested in December 2021 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime scene. He was identified as a suspect early in the investigation because he was close to the victim – they both lived in the same apartment complex – and he was a registered sex offender under Megan’s Law after being convicted of aggravated sexual assault in 2007.
In addition to the life sentence for manslaughter, Boddy received consecutive sentences for other charges, including 25 to 50 years for the aggravated sexual assault, which was classified as a “second offense” under state law. He was also sentenced to an additional 5 to 10 years for failing to register as a Megan’s Law offender and an additional 2.5 years for falsification, for a total sentence of 32.5 to 67 years beyond the life sentence.
Assistant District Attorneys Jen Ponessa and Fritz Haverstick, who prosecuted the case, stressed the importance of removing Boddy from the community to ensure public safety.
“The nature and circumstances of this murder were understandably disturbing to the local community,” said District Attorney Heather Adams. “Fortunately, a separate charge was brought against Boddy, resulting in his removal from the community while investigators awaited the results of DNA analysis, which confirmed additional evidence in the case.”
Boddy’s conviction and sentence brings to a close a case that has deeply shocked the New Holland community.
- Man sentenced to life imprisonment plus 32.5 years for murder of New Holland woman
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. — Robert Edward Boddy, 43, was sentenced Monday to life in prison plus 32.5 years for the 2021 murder of 65-year-old Nora Sanchez in New Holland. Boddy had previously pleaded guilty to charges including first-degree manslaughter, strangulation and aggravated sexual assault, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
Boddy was arrested in December 2021 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime scene. He was identified as a suspect early in the investigation because he was close to the victim – they both lived in the same apartment complex – and he was a registered sex offender under Megan’s Law after being convicted of aggravated sexual assault in 2007.
In addition to the life sentence for manslaughter, Boddy received consecutive sentences for other charges, including 25 to 50 years for the aggravated sexual assault, which was classified as a “second offense” under state law. He was also sentenced to an additional 5 to 10 years for failing to register as a Megan’s Law offender and an additional 2.5 years for falsification, bringing the total sentence to 32.5 to 67 years beyond the life sentence.
Assistant District Attorneys Jen Ponessa and Fritz Haverstick, who prosecuted the case, stressed the importance of removing Boddy from the community to ensure public safety.
“The nature and circumstances of this murder were understandably disturbing to the local community,” said District Attorney Heather Adams. “Fortunately, a separate charge was brought against Boddy, resulting in his removal from the community while investigators awaited the results of DNA analysis, which confirmed additional evidence in the case.”
Boddy’s conviction and sentence brings to a close a case that has deeply shocked the New Holland community.
- 13-year-old girl reported missing in Egg Harbor Township
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey — The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a 13-year-old girl who went missing Monday morning. Nala Monsegue-Parker left her home around 9:30 a.m. and has not been seen since, police said in a statement.
Nala is described as being about 5’3″ tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing blue sweatpants, a purple sweatshirt and white and black Nike Air Max shoes. She was also carrying a black Puma backpack, authorities said.
Nala did not have her phone with her and her current whereabouts are unknown. “We are actively searching for Nala and are asking the public for help,” Egg Harbor Township police said in a statement.
Anyone with information regarding Nala’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Egg Harbor Township Police Department’s 24-hour dispatch center at 609-927-5200.
- Flood warning issued for parts of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York
NEW YORK, NY – Heavy rainfall has triggered a flood warning for parts of northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York, including Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties in New Jersey and Richmond County (Staten Island) in New York.
The warning is in effect until midnight EDT tonight. Flooding from excessive rainfall is expected in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has already fallen, with another 0.5 to 1 inch expected, according to the National Weather Service.
“Light flooding is currently occurring or expected shortly in the warning area,” the National Weather Service said in its statement. The affected areas include Newark, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Bloomfield and several other communities.
Residents in the warning area should be aware of water on roads and puddles in urban areas. The heavy rain is expected to continue into the evening, potentially causing further flooding hazards.
Local authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution and avoid flooded areas. The flood warning will remain in force until conditions improve later this evening.
