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A Pennsylvania man allegedly killed his stepdaughter in order to sexually abuse her dead body while recording it. Gregory Graf, 53, is accused of killing his 33-year-old stepdaughter, Jessica Padgett, videotaped himself having sex with her corpse, said Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli.
"There's definitely a sex angle to this crime," said Morganelli. "That is still being developed in terms of the particular nature of it." “I believe it was a direct motive, in my opinion,†sais Morganelli, “and that’s what we’re going to be arguing.â€
Jessica Padgett, a mother and day care worker was last seen on November 21. Graf was arrested five days later when police found Padgett’s body buried behind a shed where Graf lived with Padgett’s mother.
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Police began focusing on Graf after he gave police inconsistent statements following Padgett’s disappearance. After Graf was arrested he confessed that he fatally shot Padgett, said Morganelli.
Morganelli also said during the search, police discovered Graf had a marijuana-growing operation. Police seized thirteen bags of marijuana and $42,000 in cash from a safe in the cellar of Graf’s residence.
“We are devastated by the loss of Jessica,†the victim’s family said in a statement. “She was a beautiful, vibrant young woman who was beloved by her family and friends. The world shines less bright today.â€
Graf is being held at Northampton County Prison without bail.
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