A Pennsylvania pediatrician’s husband is accused of strangling her to death and setting her body on fire as their 7-year-old daughter slept. Jonathan Gatto, of Harrisburg, was arrested on charges including murder, abuse of a corpse and arson on Wednesday, October 14, in connection with a “suspicious” death and fire investigation, Harrisburg Bureau of Police said in a news release. The charges stem from four days earlier, when Gatto’s wife, Dr. Julia Pederson, was found dead after authorities responded to a fire at the couple’s home, according to an affidavit obtained by WHP...
Husband Allegedly Strangled Doctor Wife, Set Body on Fire as Their Child Slept
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Oct 16, 2026 • 1 week ago
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