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11-Year-Old Charged with Father's Murder in Pennsylvania

2/20/2026

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Clayton Dietz, 11, faces adult charges for allegedly killing his adoptive father, Douglas Dietz, in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on January 13, drawing significant attention due to his age.
Prosecutors say Clayton used a revolver found in a safe after his parents confiscated his Nintendo Switch.
Police found Douglas Dietz dead in bed from a gunshot wound, and Clayton reportedly screamed, "Daddy’s dead," as his mother woke to the smell of gunpowder.

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Clayton Dietz, 11, faces adult charges for allegedly killing his adoptive father, Douglas Dietz, in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on January 13, drawing significant attention due to his age.
Prosecutors say Clayton used a revolver found in a safe after his parents confiscated his Nintendo Switch.
Police found Douglas Dietz dead in bed from a gunshot wound, and Clayton reportedly screamed, "Daddy’s dead," as his mother woke to the smell of gunpowder.