Jury deliberating murder defendant’s fate

Panel must decide whether Damon Wylie acted maliciously or in self-defense By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Damon E. Wylie is standing trial for the stabbing-death of Marcus L. Miles on July 27. The fatal stabbing nearly a year ago of a 41-year-old Coatesville man was never a who-done-it: Police quickly issued an arrest warrant for another city resident, Damon E. Wylie, 47. After...

Coatesville man, accused of fatal stabbing, held for trial

Damon E. Wylie will face first-degree murder charge for death of Marcus L. Miles By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Damon E. Wylie was held for trial in the fatal stabbing of Marcus Miles on July 27. A prosecution witness broke down in tears several times at the preliminary hearing for a 46-year-old murder defendant. The woman, who is not being identified for her safety, said she watched...

Murder suspect taken into custody, D.A. said

Damon E. Wylie, who is charged with the Friday homicide of Marcus L. Miles, was taken to Chester County Prison to await a preliminary hearing. 46-year-old Coatesville resident is accused of a fatal stabbing on Friday By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The Coatesville man wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing Friday has been taken into custody, Chester County District Attorney Tom...

Fatal stabbing marks city’s 5th homicide this year

Damon Wylie is being sought for the alleged fatal stabbing of Marcus L. Miles last night. Police are looking for Damon Wylie, 46, the alleged perpetrator By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times COATESVILLE – Police responded last night to the 700 block of Diamond Alley for a reported stabbing, the District Attorney’s Office said today. Marcus L. Miles, 41, of Coatesville, was...