Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania community still shaken after learning of killing, dismemberment of missing transgender 14-year-old
SHARON, Pa. (KDKA) — A community remains shaken after an unthinkable crime. A 14-year-old transgender girl was killed and dismembered.
The remains of Pauly Likens were found scattered around Shenango Lake. State police say their investigation into the suspect, DaShawn Watkins, is ongoing.
“It’s a total tragedy. The entire community, the entire county has come together to be there for the Likens family.”
Giant Eagle tells KDKA-TV that Watkins was an employee at the Giant Eagle location in Warren, Ohio, but no longer works there.
Watkins’ neighbors say they would never have suspected him of committing a crime so evil.
“I would call it evil because that is a child at the end of the day, regardless of what their preferences were,” said neighbor Terrance Tarver. “It was tough to hear somebody you see every day and have something like that so close to home.”
At Riverwalk Apartments in Sharon, Tarver is still stunned. He lived four doors down from the accused murderer.
“He was a quiet guy. We hold the door for each other, [and] pass each other in the hallway,” Tarver added.
Likens was reported missing on June 25. The same day, a person reported finding dismembered human remains in the area of Shenango Lake.
On the night of the alleged crime, Tarver didn’t hear or see anything unusual.
“I just don’t see how somebody could bring themselves to do that with all the amount of acceptance in the world today,” Tarver said.
State police in Mercer County arrested and charged Watkins, 29, for the crime.
State police say they used information from Likens’ cell phone provider, social media records, and surveillance video.
They say the victim met Watkins at the Budd Street Public Park and Canoe Launch in Sharon early Sunday morning on June 23.
Surveillance video captured Watkins’ vehicle leaving the canoe launch to his nearby apartment. A short time later, police say surveillance video showed Watkins easily carrying a duffle bag and is later seen struggling with the bag at the apartment.
They also found a receipt for a saw with exchangeable blades. One of those blades was missing. Investigators also saw Watkins had two cuts to his hand.
Sources tell KDKA-TV that at this point, police are working to learn more about the relationship between Watkins and Pauly, but Watkins told police he used the dating app Grindr.
Days later, many in the community are still hurting.
“Honestly, it’s a loss for words. The fact that everyone has gotten together, not just Sharon, but also Mercer County as a whole,” said Pauly’s neighbor Jenna Maurice. “They’ve helped with funeral costs, the showing that is happening, and the vigil on Saturday.”
“It’s still a tragedy at the end of the day. I don’t think anyone is ever going to be okay.”
“Horrifying. Horrifying. The fact that someone can do that to another human being, let alone a child, shows the kind of person they truly are.”
KDKA-TV was given part of Pauly’s obituary, highlighting the teen as a selfless and bright person.
Pauly lit up every room she entered, always making people smile and passing around her contagious laughter. Pauly was a selfless person, never missing a chance to help others and give what she could. Even as a young child, she donated her spare change to the veterans’ stand outside Walmart. Pauly loved all of her pets, all of her friends’ pets, and just about any animal she saw. A sassy kid, Pauly loved to give her family a hard time, cracking jokes and loving every moment with her family. Shopping with her Aunt Liz fueled her bougie lifestyle, never missing a chance to get some new fashion pieces or get her nails done. Pauly loved her games, playing Fortnite and Roblox with her friends. Pauly liked to keep up with the current music scene, listening to anything that caught her ear.
A vigil in Pauly’s honor is planned for Saturday night. It’s at the LGBTQ+ Alliance of Shenango Valley at 7 p.m.
Crews battle blaze on salvage barge in Delaware bay
Crews battled a blaze on a salvage barge in the Delaware Bay Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported. 3/10/26
Delaware, Pennsylvania, and federal agencies have been responding to a barge fire in the Delaware Bay.
The barge, which is carrying salvage metal, is being moved to shallow water so it can be secured, allowing on-scene responders to extinguish the fire and complete salvage operations, according to a March 10 statement from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.
No injuries have been reported as of 1:15 p.m.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is on scene to perform air monitoring, the statement said.
Responding agencies include the Wilmington Fire Department, Good Will, Leipsic Volunteer, Bowers and South Bowers fire companies. Also there are Delaware State Police, DNREC, New Castle County Office of Emergency Management, Kent County Department of Public Safety, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay.
The Philadelphia Fire Department was enroute.
This is a developing story. Check back with delawareonline.com for more information.
Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@delawareonline.com.
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Pennsylvania High School Girls Basketball 2026 Playoff Brackets, Schedule (PIAA) – March 10, 2026
The 2026 Pennsylvania high school girls basketball state playoffs begin on Tuesday, March 10, with second-round games for all divisions.
High School On SI has brackets for every division in the PIAA high school girls basketball playoffs. The state championships begin on March 19th.
Pennsylvania High School Girls Basketball 2026 Playoff Brackets, Schedule (PIAA) – March 10-11, 2026
CLASS 1A BRACKET (select to view bracket)
Second Round
New Covenant Christian vs. Delaware County Christian – 03/11
Philadelphia Montgomery Christian Academy vs. Benton – 03/11
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional vs. Motivation – 03/11
Linville Hill vs. Southern Fulton – 03/11
Williamsburg vs. Elk County Catholic – 03/11
Farrell vs. Bishop Carroll – 03/11
Clarion-Limestone vs. Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy – 03/11
Bishop Guilfoyle vs. Aquinas Academy – 03/11
CLASS 2A BRACKET (select to view bracket)
Second Round
Shalom Christian Academy vs. Southern Columbia Area – 03/10
Faith Christian vs. Mountain View – 03/10
Wyoming Seminary College Prep vs. Marian Catholic – 03/10
York Catholic vs. Berlin Brothersvalley – 03/10
Neshannock vs. Penns Manor – 03/10
Kennedy Catholic vs. Keystone – 03/10
Bishop McCort vs. Chartiers-Houston – 03/10
Winchester Thurston vs. Wilmington Area – 03/10
CLASS 3A BRACKET (select to view bracket)
Second Round
Imhotep Charter vs. Holy Redeemer – 03/10
Pequea Valley vs. Schuylkill Haven – 03/10
Hughesville vs. Notre Dame-Green Pond – 03/10
Dunmore vs. Executive Education Academy – 03/10
Trinity vs. Troy – 03/10
Northwestern vs. Greensburg Central Catholic – 03/10
Shady Side Academy vs. Beaver Falls – 03/10
Central Cambria vs. Karns City – 03/10
CLASS 4A BRACKET (select to view bracket)
Second Round
Susquehanna Township vs. Universal Audenried Charter School – 03/11
Scranton Prep vs. Allentown Central Catholic – 03/11
Central Columbia vs. Villa Joseph Marie – 03/11
Valley View vs. Neumann-Goretti – 03/11
Delone Catholic vs. Penn Cambria – 03/11
Slippery Rock vs. Oakland Catholic – 03/11
Belle Vernon vs. Blackhawk – 03/11
North Catholic vs. Harbor Creek – 03/11
CLASS 5A BRACKET (select to view bracket)
Second Round
Lampeter-Strasburg vs. Mt. St. Joseph Academy – 03/11
Marple Newtown vs. Crestwood – 03/11
Bethlehem Catholic vs. Villa Maria Academy – 03/11
North Pocono vs. Archbishop Wood – 03/11
York Suburban vs. TBD – 03/11
Peters Township vs. Manheim Central – 03/11
South Fayette vs. Penn-Trafford – 03/11
Baldwin vs. Indiana – 03/11
CLASS 6A BRACKET (select to view bracket)
Second Round
Upper Dublin vs. Perkiomen Valley – 03/10
Hazleton vs. Parkland – 03/10
Easton vs. Red Lion – 03/10
Downingtown West vs. Archbishop Carroll – 03/10
Wilson vs. Cardinal O’Hara – 03/10
Pennsbury vs. Altoona – 03/10
Dallastown vs. Emmaus – 03/10
Canon-McMillan vs. Taylor Allderdice – 03/10
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