Zach Witman murder case: 20 years later, he could soon leave prison
Zach Witman, now 35, of New Freedom, is seen in this mugshot from Nov. 19, 2017. (Photo: Submitted)
The killing shocked and horrified the people of New Freedom on Oct. 2, 1998. Now, Zach Witman is eligible to be released on parole on Jan. 6, 2019.
(Undated) — If Sue and Ron Witman dream of ever having a normal, suburban life, they keep those dreams to themselves.
On Jan. 6, 2019, their son, Zach, now 35, is eligible for his first parole hearing.
By then, he will have served 15 years and 230 days in a county jail and then a state correctional institution in Pennsylvania for the murder of his younger brother, Greg, 13, a popular student at Southern Middle School and an avid soccer player.
In February, after maintaining his innocence for more than 19 years,
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