Details On The Murder Investigation Of Samuel Vacante - Suspect Eleazar Yisrael Romantically Involve

"Despite the fact that the Attacker planned a heinous murder on another human being. attempted to clean the scene, dispose of evidence, and hide the body, law enforcement in a matter of days tracked down and arrested the perpetrator for homicide in an investigation that spanned from Butler Township to Carbon County." Stefanie Salavantis began at Wednesday afternoon's press meeting.

The following details explain the efforts of numerous agencies in charging Eleazar Yisrael in the murder of Samuel John Vacante..

On August 31st, Butler Township Police responded to a 911 call for a missing person identified as Samuel Vacante. This call was placed by Lisa Vacante, the estranged wife of Samuel Vacante.

When police searched Vacante's home, they found blood on the garage floor as well as a strong smell of bleach in an apparent attempt to destroy the evidence. Police also found a spent .22 caliber bullet casing.

Multiple items were found to have been stolen from the home.

Police located the victim's vehicle on 8th Street near Manhattan Court in Hazleton. The vehicle's license plate had been removed, and the vehicle's VIN number was covered with what appeared to be a black marker. The vehicle was found approximately 570 feet from the home of Yisrael.

Forensics uncovered blood evidence, finger prints, and a Wal-Mart recipt in the center console dated for September 1st. Video surveillance captured two black males making the purchase. One of which was positively identified as Eleazar Yisrael.

On September 6th, at approximately 5pm, the victim's remains were found off of Petrarch Trail in Penn Forest Township in Carbon County. The cause of death was determined to be a gun shot wound.

Through the investigation, it was learned that the victim's estranged wife, Lisa Vacante, had began a romantic relationship with Yisrael approximately two years prior to the homicide.

A search of Yisrael's home had uncovered the key fob to Vacante's vehicle.

Numerous items of mail addressed to Samuel and Lisa Vacante had been found inside of Yisrael's home.

The case is still considered an active investigation.

When asked if Lisa Vacante had been considered as a suspect or was interviewed, officials stated that it would not be appropriate at this time to comment. it was confirmed that Lisa Vacante did not live with Samuel Vacante, but they were currently married.

Yisrael has been charged with Criminal Homicide, Robbery, Burglary, Tampering with evidence, and Abuse of a Corpse.