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Renowned Prosecutor Joseph McGettigan III Passes at 76

1/7/2026

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Joseph E. McGettigan III, a Pennsylvania prosecutor, died on December 31 at age 76.
He led the Sandusky case in the 2012 trial and presented photos of the victims, contributing to Sandusky's conviction on 45 of 48 counts.
McGettigan also prosecuted John du Pont for the 1996 murder of Olympic wrestler David Schultz.

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Joseph E. McGettigan III, a Pennsylvania prosecutor, died on December 31 at age 76.
He led the Sandusky case in the 2012 trial and presented photos of the victims, contributing to Sandusky's conviction on 45 of 48 counts.
McGettigan also prosecuted John du Pont for the 1996 murder of Olympic wrestler David Schultz.