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POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF: LEHIGH vs. — _ Magisterial Dstic Number’ —37-2-00 DEFENOAN {NAME ond ADDRESS) MOU Heme: Hon JACOB HAMMOND ars ADAM NARCeORT: ™ Adress 3404HAMILTON BLVD. MN ALLENTOWN PA 19103 Fae ase Nae Taam a [faze BRovmstown COURT |TANDSDALE PA 19448 Telephone: (610) 434.207 TSS EXTRADITION CODE TYPE [Bd t-reony Far Ds Facny nome ‘BMedemearot Limited Te ademoancr Poxdng [)2-reon is Cs tecry pent TJettecencer:Suroundra sites Dstree (C1) 3-Felony Surrounding States TDAMsdomeano: Full DD. akedemeanor No Exiradison DEFENDANT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Tombe Bate Fed —[oyWLiveScan hi omplaintinsident Number SD: a Sevier? 03/22/14 =: M01-1337109_ Daves no SEnoER” [p08 M1980 [FOB [ase1508 [co-petendanus) 5) ate Fiala Tea Toate Con [Bremte | AKA RACE Binns Taser Tisex Tnanve amercan Th uninown ETHNIGTY CI sponic Bd non apenie Tl unaen FAR COLOR PJorv ony Tico aaiam) Cleovenay even Orbea Llano mom Bavxceic Blaisioag) vege) Grecia ve Glerwcem Cec rnn Clatn tend season EVECOIGR —— Claucipawy CJaiui=s Taromay orn Gen Tew Gan nazi) marvin Clpuccrindy Cut tected) scx cnirom Driver sense [Sate PA | Lcanse Number = ns WECHT be) Daa [ves Tivo [ona vocation ZY 780 Fal namber TNO Harber] aT BotondantFngererited — [CTvee Eno CA é 70 Fingerprint Gassiveaton TJ DEFENDANT VEHICLE NFORWATION a Hemet Feeaistraton Star ORY oD Semen Vor ind. ‘School Ven. priceve-cos Reg — a same rar [ake eater ase. rr i he r= [* [eo a Offea the Atom cm LD TibeapporedISease asco STEVEN LUKSA ATIQREY STEVEN LUKSA ao se I. TPR, GREGORY. NEILL, Tor. Patrick MCGUIRE of he,Pennsylven.a State Police, Tigop M. Bethlehem do hereby state: (check appropriate box) BOE onsen FEES on 1. [J l accuse the above named defendant who lives at the address set forth above C1 J accuse the defendant whose name is unknown. to me but who is described as_ Gl taccuse the defendant whose name and popular designation or nickname is unknown to me and whom | have therefore designated 2s Johin Doe or Jane Doe. with violating the penal laws of the Commonweaith of PennsyWvania at in LEHIGH County 9%" 39. AOPC 412A-Rev. 07/10 SOUTH-WEST SIDE OF ROADWAY IN PULL (Blonencacn OFF. ME PRESERVE ROAD, = AREA ALONG GAME PRESERVE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 21/2 MILES FROM SR30o. con or about WEDNESDAY MARCH 16, 204 Page 1 of __ es POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT Dosket Number Date Filed | OTN/LiveScan Number Complaintincident Number 3221 Mo1-1337109, First Middle: Last: DefendantName | pain | ADAM RAPOPORT 2. | ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be issued and that the defendant be required to answer the charges | have made. 3. _ | verify that the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of Section 4904 of the Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S.§4904) relating to unswom falsification to authorities. 4. This complaint consists of the preceding page(s) numbered __ through _ ‘The acts committed by the accused, as listed and hereafter, were against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and were contrary to the Act(s) of the Assembly, or in violation of the statutes cited. (Before a warrant of arrest can be issued, an affidavit of probable cause must be completed, sworn to before the issuing authority, and attached.) ; Hi = O AND NOW, on this date, ARc4 Zé, 2 Phe | certify that the complaint has been properly completed and verified. An affidavit cf probable cy complated bers ‘can be issued. s1-Z- 02 rl, fe—— ikea, F LS 1 Lab user fee applies. AOPC 412A ~ Rev. 07/10 Page _of__ tes POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT Date Filed | OTN/LiveScan Number ‘Compiainvincident Number eat Mo1-1337108 First Midete: Last: Defendant Name | Bin ADAM RAPOPORT The acts committed by the accused are described below with each Act of Assembly or statute allegedly violated, if ABBE, Whe. erels nor hen one gence, gah olee anid be umnbeed PANDA avon a ‘urenary se, you must ete spect secto(s and naseco) esate») oartnareas) alepe vss The ape cima tte fe arse ay be cate own. In aden, scl sourty ruber an rancalriomaten a9, is) shold nat elise thm dently of anaccout must een, ony th last eur its. 204 PA Cae sazan-z1a7) wate p Ten [a sercator EF Conair a vomr 4} 2501 [a ofthe _| Title 18 , PA Crimes Code 1 Lal O1A Ofemek__Secion_ Sibecioh PA Sat (8) Comme Grade NOI Ofees Cate UCRNRS Coos PenaGOF Data meson (appcabi) ure Dis nae wer zone Statute Description (include the name of statue or ordi aA [Criminal Homicide Be ‘Acts of the accused associated with this Offense: In that the Defendant did intentionally, knowingly, sly or negligently cause the death of ancther human lbeing, namely Jeniffer L. SNYDER. The Detend: ionally shoot the victim using a 9 MM handgun in the lhead and back causing her death. care Pom CS nan rw o Gort 2_|2603 Ja tthe _| Tite 18, PA Crimes Code 1 fet [200 Ciense Section Subsecion PA Sa Te Counts Grade NOI Ofer Code UCRNIBRS Code PenrDoT Daa eater (Wappicate) urbe: Cl setety zone Clwerk zane Siatute Desoription (include the name of statute or ordinance): Criminal Homicide of an Unborn Child ‘Acts of the accused associated with this Offense: In that the Defendant cid intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently cause the death of an unborn child, Inamely the fetus of Jennifer L. SNYDER. The Defendant did intentionally shoot the victim using a 9MM handgun in the head and back causing the death of her unborn child. AOPC 412A — Rev. 07/10 Page __of th POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT Date Filed: | OTN/LiveScan Number ‘Complalnuincident Number 3r2ait Not-1337109 First: Wale Tact, Davie | Adare RAPOPORT AFFIDAVIT of PROBABLE CAUSE 4. Your Affiantis @ member of the Pennsylvania Slate Police, Troop M, Bethlehem Criminal Investigation Section. 2, That on 03/17/11 (Thursday) at approximately 0945 Hrs the Pennsylvania State Police et Troop M Bethlehem received a call fom Dr. FREY's office conceming a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot to the rear of 4155 Independence Or. Schnecksville Pa. (Nort ‘Whitehall Twp Lehigh Couniy). Said vehicle was parked and unattended, ‘3. That Tor. Jason HAINES of Troop M Bethlehom was dispatched to investigate the car. He located the vehicle which is described as ‘2 1998 Plymouth Neon beating Pa registration HKM-39758. 4, That said vehicle was registered to Ms Jennifer SNYDER of 862 Kessler Red Allentown Pa, 16103, ‘5, That Tpr. HAINES examined the vehicle and observed the right side (passenger side) window was shattered and there was what is believed to be a significant amount of blood inside the vehicle particularly arcund the passenger seat. Tpr. HAINES also observed a ‘spent shell casing on the passenger seat, He was ablo to obsorve a cacond spent shell casing in the rear of the passenger ‘compariment as he looked through the rear window. riminal Investigations Unit responded to the scene. He pears {0 be a piece of human tissue on the floor of the glass on the parking lt indicating the window may have beeleve the casing may be froma 9 mm pistal 6. That Cpl, Paul S ROMANIG of the Pa State Police Troop M Bethieher ‘spoke with Tpr. HAINES and obsorved the vehicle. He also observed whatapy ‘vehicle also in the passenger side. Additionally there did not appear been shattered at anothar location. His cbservation of the shell casing |2¢ hi 7. That Col ROMANIC spoke with Mr Kurt WENGER onner of Cmbifdge Search o 4155 independence Dr Ste 4 Schneckovls PA Te ltd he has neo surcliance othe pasting lel ae wel a5 Fe envarce fo the packing land he may have capture he Veni being jet atthe location. ¢ 12 and observed that the vehicle artived at the location on 03/18/11 &, That pl ROMANIG and WENGER reviewed he vi oct fiocntenaaponatl ashe a «. Theis observed pula io eatin fag We Ypres toe exreme rear corer wer the vec backed five pong apace S 1, IPR. GREGORY O NEILL Tpr. Patrick MCGUIRE, BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO THE LAW, DEPOSE AND SAY THAT THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT ARE TRI BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION AND BELIEF. (Signature of Aen sworn tome and subscribed before methis yr dayot = MTP OI 3-I2- /t Date My commission expres first Mondey/of January, 2 /47 . Magisterial District Judge ‘AOPC 4116 - Rev. 07/10 Page 1 of deh POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT CONTINUATION PAGE Docket Number: Dato Filed: ‘OTNiLiveScan Number: ‘Complaintincident Number __| saint Mot-1337109 First: ~ Tides Last Defendant ame: | David Acam RAPOPORT AFFIDAVIT of PROBABLE CAUSE CONTINUATION 410. The video shows one subject exitng the vehice from the drivers side and the subject appears to be removing something from the car. The subject then starts to walk south along the back of the parking lot towards a dumpster located near the south east comer of the parking fot 11. That subject appears to be carrying some items including a white abject in his hands. The subject stops at the dumpster and cpens the lid. The subject then deposits what he was carrying into the dumpster. 412. After depositing the items into the dumpster the subject is observed leaving the area on foot at a hurtied pace: He is observed heeded in a southerly diroction and goes out of view as he goes behind the rear of Diebold Security located on independence Drive. ‘The subject is headed towards Levans Road. 13:Te sunject capured on the video appears tobe ight skinned, hin bul of medium fo above average height with dark hi of red nth ‘ 14, That Tpr Richard VIEBE cf Toop Mf Bethlehem ano Tp Greg DIETEoLT;oop M Fogelovile were dete toatl to make Cortat wits ho rojolored ovner Senafer SNYDER at her osdenoay 46, That on 03/17/11 (Thursday) at approximately 1130 Tprs WEBB and DIETZ spoke with Ms Hilary SCHIAVONE who identified herselfas the room mate of Jennifer SNYDER mY 48. Tat Ms SCHIAVONE advised the roopers that she la sa hsbroom mato an 0/1/11 Nethosday at approximately 1100 eS neato tal SHER was o moet boy ring br Ewe RAFOPORT wah wom se ato sper he nigh 117. That SCHIAVONE also advised the troopers RAZOPOR Tis a veterinarian with whom SNYDER worked and that he was a marriod rman. Nw 48. That SCHIAVONE indicated SNYDER had become pregnant from RAPOPORT and he was very angly. He didn't speak with SNYDER for a few days however they reportedly had made up. 49. Thet SCHIAVONE informed the troopere SNYDER had her fist Ultra Sound Appointment scheduled for 03/17/11 (Thursday) at (0800 hrs however she didrit know if she mage it as she had not spoken with her. 20. Ms. SCHIAVONE indicated she had received a text message on 03/17/11 (Thursday) at 3:13 p.m. purportedly from SNYDER. The moesage read "Dr. Oumbass has to work tonight so | am going to my moms, Thanks. Hi” 21. Ms, SCHIAVONE related that the text was odd and that the wording was not typicel of Mis SNYDER. 22. That as Tprs. WEBB and DIETZ were speaking with Ms, SCHIAVONE she received a text message from RAPOPORT requesting she have Jennifer cali him later as he doesn't think her cell is working ‘AOPC 411C - Rev. 07/10 ‘ aah POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT CONTINUATION PAGE ber’ | Date Filed: | OTNILiveScan Number: ‘Compiaintlncident Number Eyal M01-1337109 First: wNiddie Last Davie Adam AFFIDAVIT of PROBABLE CAUSE CONTINUATION 23, Thal SCHIAVONE informed the troopers itis odd for RAPOPORT to text her as he never dene £0 in the past. 24. That additional members of the Pa State Police were summoned to the location where the vehicle was located. Cal. Maciean PEEKE and Tpr. Jason TROUTMAN ot Troop M Bethienem Forensic Services Unit (FSU) were two of those members. Cpl PEEKE in ‘examining the vehicle atthe location said he noticed an odor of bleach coming from the vehicle 25, Thal Cpl, PEEKE and Tpr. TROUTMAN searched the dumpster at the scene and discovered an empty bottle of bleach. The bottle \Wes white in color and was consistent with the item in the hand of the subject who exited the vehicle. The bottle had what appears 10 bea blood smear on it The bleach bottle indicated it was distnbuted and sold by Target a local retail establishment. 26, Thal in addition to the bleach bottle @ towel was located inside the dumpster. The towel was soaked with bieach, 27. Additionally a clear plastic bag with a zipper on It was located inside the dumpster. The bag had a piece of papericardboard with the Philadelphia Eagles football team logo on @. There were also some medical documents pertaining to an OBGYN in the name of Jennifer SNYDER found in the beg, 28, That Tpre. Greg ONEILL and Patrick MCGUIRE wore dotalled to Jocate DiaRAPOPORT at his residence in Lansdale concerning this matter. They located Dr. RAPOPORT at his residence on 3/ 1ursday) at approximately 4:43 pm. 29. Tprs. O'NEILL and MCGUIRE frst made contact with RAPOPORG and his wife in the driveway oftheir residence. Troopers ‘advised Dr. RAPOPORT and his wife that they wanted to -OPORT regarding a missing person, SNYDER. RAPOPORT initially denied having any contact with SNY1 revious months. 90. Troopers advised RAPOPORT of known recent him and SNYDER and thet this information was inconeistont with his statement. RAPOPORT then stated he was in an/ongoingyelationship with SNYDER and he Gidn' want his wife to know. Gtk “AOPC 4116 - Rev. 07/10 Page of _ Seth POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT CONTINUATION PAGE Docket Number: | Date Filed: | OTN/LiveScan Number: ‘Complainvincident Number anait M01-1337109 First Wide ast [DefencantName: | David ‘Adam RAPOPORT AFFIDAVIT of PROBABLE CAUSE CONTINUATION 31. Tpr ONEILL asked RAPOPORT if there was anything betonging to SNYDER in his vehicle, RAPOPORT indicated he wasn't sure but stated: ‘you can look", RAPOPORT was advised he did not have to allow us to look in his car. However, RAPOPORT continued to ‘agree and was asked if we could fst look in the trunk. Prior to opening the trunk, RAPOPORT asked if we could esk his wife to go inside. Tpr. MCGUIRE walked across the street and spoke with Elizabeth RAPOPORT. Elizabeth elected to remain outside. Tpr. MCGUIRE then returned fo the car. While Tpr. MCGUIRE was with Elizabeth RAPOPORT, Dr. RAPOPORT opened the trunk of his car inthe presence of Tpr. O'NEILL. 32, While atthe rear ofthe vehicle Tpr. O'NEILL asked RAPOPORT ‘where's the gun". RAPOPORT immediately stated "the gun is in there” and pointed to the forward left portion of the trunk. RAPOPORT reached into the trunk and retrieved a black colored cloth gun case having a Glock OM, model 17 pistel bearing serial number ASH041US, from underneath aesorted items within tho trurk and immediately handed the items to Tor. O'NEILL. Addtionaly RAPOPORT relieved a box of PMC 9 MM Lugar ammunition which was later found be partally full, 33. During continued conversation with RAPOPORT Troopers again asked him if there was any of SNYDER's property in his vehicle He indicated that there might be and proceeded to the passenger's side of the vehicle. RAPOPORT entered the vehicle, moved the front passenger's sea forward and crawled into the backseat of the car. Tpr. MCGUIRE went to the drivers side of the car and opened the driver's side door to view RAPOPORT. RAPOPORT retrieved a box of baby wipes from the rear driver's side floor area. He showed them to Tpr. O'NEILL and stated he forgot that ne bought them yesterday at Target to be used clean his car as he pointed to the dashboard. Tpr. ONEILL noticed a emall red-brown colored spot on the lid ofthe bex of wipes. 34, While RAPOPORT was in the rear seat compartment he handled:an.ofange colored backpack, opening the main compartment ‘and reached inside. Tpr. MCGUIRE asked RAPOPORT to stop and.asked ifthere were any weapons in the beg, RAPOPORT indicated that there were not and Tp. MCGUIRE asked if he could’ cheek the bag. RAPOPORT handed the bag o MCGUIRE who said “are you sure you don't mind, you don't have to let me". RAPOPQRT jqdicated it was ok ‘Tpr. MCGUIRE opened the bag and observed a roll of duct tape andfticed a red-brown stain on the cardboard portion of the tol. MCGUIRE placed the backpack an the front crver’s seat of Bar, Shortly thereafter Troopers dosided to stop and havo RAPOPORT ext the vehicle in order to seek a search warrant. . 36, Tprs ONEILL and MCGUIRE requested RAPOPORTigo Wintliem to continue the interview at the Pa Stete Police barracks at Skippack. He spoke wih his wife and advised the trabpers hawould like fo speak with an attorney first. ) A 3-77-11 AOPC 4116 - Rev. 07/40 Page of __ ee POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT CONTINUATION PAGE [DockstNumber. | Date Filed: | OTN/LiveScan Number: ‘Complainvineidont Number 3/224 | Mo1-1337109 First Middle Last RetencaneNamns: | and Adam RAPOPORT AFFIDAVIT of PROBABLE CAUSE CONTINUATION 36, That the troopers ended the intorviow. 37, That your afflant is aware that there is a bagel shop Sam's Bagel locatad at 4041 Ri 309 Schnecksuilla PA. Said shop is south of the location where the vehicle of Ms. SNYDER was located. Aduitionally tha! would be the direction the subject who exited frem the car was traveling as he was captured on video fleeing the location, 38, That Or. RAPOPORT Is described zs an average to tall height W-N/M with dark hair which Is consistent withthe image of the ‘subject exiting the vehicle owned by Ms. SNYDER 29. That on 03/16/11 (Thursday) Cpl. Paul S. ROMANIC spoke with Mr Lee BOLAND Asset Protection of Target: He queried Target records and discovered several recent sales of Bleach at various stores in the area. One such sale was on 03/16/11 (Wednesday) at 0919 Hrs at the Target store located in North Whales (Montgomery County). ‘The purchase incuded Bleach, Duct tape, Baby Wipes, ‘end a towel. The purchase indicatod it was rade with the crodit card of David RAPOPORT. Said target store isin close provimity to the residence of David RAPOPORT. 40, That on 03/18/11 (Faiday) members of the Pennsylvania State Potce continued o search for Ms. Jenrifer SNYDER. The search included tho uso of Pa State Police helicopters. At appreximalaly 0245 Hrs Tpr John EDWARDS acting a3 an observer in one ofthe hhefcopters noticed an object along Game Preserve Ridin North Wistehall Twp Lehigh County, The object vas just nsde te wood line along the road. The object appeared to be wrapped in something black and, wes the general size and shape of a human body. Upon furor examination Tp EDNARDS rotor! oper be shades nh sie aoa 41, That Tpr. EDWARDS radioed to Cpl. Andrew CANEPA who wa Patroling the area in a State Police Vehicle and ho diated him to the etea, Cpl CANEPA examined the object and confrrned I wa @ boGY wrappedin some sort of fleece blanket and stuffed in black garbage bags. The body was also wrapped with duct tape ~ 4 fr, 42. That the location of the body was along Game Preserdg Road, Ypproximately 2 % miles west of the intersection of Sr 309 n Noth Whitehall Twp Lenigh County. The location is just a short drive away from the location where the vehicle of Ms. SNYDER was located as well as Sam's bagel Shop. 43. Matin addon tothe body aso found atthe site Wes a qurtly of shattered glass consistent with automobile glass. Adctionally & Spent 9 mm round was found amangst ha shateredglags, The rovnd was manactired by PNC 44. That additional members of the Pa State Police were summoned to the scene. Cpl Maclean PEEKE and Tpr. Jason HAINES were ‘surmmoned to process the scene and collect evidence. In so doing Cpl, PEEKE advised that he smelled the ocr of »teaa from the area where the body was discovered. GD 3-22~/) o7it0 Page __ of __ tes POLICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT CONTINUATION PAGE Docket Number: | Date Filed: | OTNiLiveScan Number: ‘Compiainvinclcent Number arpart 101-1337109 f First Wide Last | Defendant Name: | David __ Adam’ RAPOPORT, AFFIDAVIT of PROBABLE CAUSE CONTINUATION 45. That Lehigh County Deputy Coroner Daniel BUGLIO was called to the scene and pronounced the victim dead at 1195 Hours. The body was then removed from the area and transported to the Lehigh Valley Hospital where an autopsy was to be performed, 46, That on 03/19/11 (Saturday) Dr. Marlann HAMEL performed an autopsy on the victim's body. The victim was identified as Jennifer L. SNYDER, The wrappings of the body were found to be a fleece throw withthe logo of the Philadelphia Eagles football team. The fleece was soaked with bleach. The victim's body was further covered with two large, dark colored plastic garbage bags and tiaving duct tape on them, 47. Thatit was determined the victim suffered three gun shot wounds. One wound was fo the center ofthe back exting the abdomen. The other two other wounds were inflicted inside of the victim's mouth and exited the back of her head, 48, That the examination of the victin’s body confirmed that she was about 2 months pregnant with what appeared to be a healthy male fetus. 48, That Lehigh County Goroner Scott GRIM was present at the autopsy and ruled the cause of death of the viciim was multiple gun hot wounds te the head and torso with fractures and brain injury. The manner of death was ruled a homicide, 50. That an 03/19/11 (Saturday) at approximately 1300 hrs. Tpr Louls GOBER, Tpr. Jason TROUTMAN executed a search warrant on {22005 Toyota Solara commonly used by RAPOPORT. Found insie the wehicle was a roll of cuct tape with what is believed to have blood on the inside ofthe rell as well as Some hair clinging to the end ofthe ol, Adcitionaly they discovered whats believed to be the Victim's callular telephone under the drivers coat; s container of babyatigosivth what is belioved fo have bieod on t| and an oponed box of black gartage bags behind the driver's seat. Said bags are Pete the bags in which the victm was discovered in 51. On 021/11 Sgt. Ku TEMPINSK! ofthe Pernsyivania StaldPolis, Sethetem Region Crime Laboratory, Basics Secon determined the decharged cartridge casings found ‘nsie the vcs vehice and at the cme scene were datrmined tobe “scharged in e Clock model 17 Beating sera rumber ASHOATUS,WHleh was tured over Ly RAPOPORT to your affont ‘AOPC 4116 - Rev. 07/10 Pege_of__

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