Pennsylvania Man Arrested After Chainsaw Slaughter in ‘Scream’ Costume

Upon police intervention, Whitehead, 59, was promptly rushed to St. Luke’s Carbon County Hospital but succumbed to his wounds.

The hospital staff noted severe injuries on Whitehead’s arm, head, and hands, consistent with defensive wounds, indicating a desperate struggle for survival.

Police swiftly responded to the distress call, apprehending Moyer at his residence. The arrest footage circulating on social media exhibited Moyer compliantly surrendering to the armed officers.

Investigators uncovered that Moyer allegedly concealed the murder weapons — the chainsaw in the attic and the knife in a drawer, showcasing premeditation in the horrific crime.