Shot 11/21/2008 Scott Bitler 31 Years old Died 11/22/2008 An Arrest Made 9/22/2009
Scott Bitler
Scott was the kind of guy who always had a smile on his face, had tons of friends and never failed to lend a hand to someone in need.
Remembering Scott, His Family and Friends
A Vigil Remembering Scott ♥ Was held Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 5 PM Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott, April, his family and friends as they re-live the nightmare of a year ago.
"He was the light of my life, the light of a lot of people's lives"
Candlelight vigil marks one-year anniversary of Reading barber's murder - Article Dated 11/23/2009
Gathering held at building where Scott was killed a year ago draws crowd, spurs memories
Vigil Held For Slain Reading Barber, Court Date Monday - Report Dated 11/23/2009
Article dated 11/22/2008
Reading barber shot execution style during apparent holdup
R O B B E R Y
13th and Buttonwood streets
M U R D E R
Friday afternoon 11/21/2008
Two masked gunman burst in, pulled down the shades & ordered everyone to get on the floor.
Scott was on his knees & reaching for his gun when one of the masked men shot him in the top of his head execution style.
The gunmen ran from the shop and were last seen headed north on Linden Street.
Police said they believe the gunmen were planning to rob the barbershop but left empty-handed.
The gunmen were described as black males, thought to be 6 to 6'2" tall, in their late teens to early 20s,with dark hooded sweat shirts. Both had bandannas covering their faces. One of the bandannas was gold or yellow in color.
Article dated 11/22/2008
Reading barber dies following shooting
Man Shot in Friday Night Barbershop Melee Dies
Report dated 11/22/2008
Article dated 11/23/2008
Barber dead the day after he's shot in his Reading shop; investigation continues
Report dated 11/23/2008
Family Raises Money For Slain Barbershop Owner's Family
Scott was more than just a barber to many of his customers. "He was like a friend; he helped people," "If you want a friend, that's the friend to have." There is a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest. Hopes are that the reward isn't necessary.
"I wish that person would turn himself in," "He doesn't know how much pain he caused out here. He hurt a lot of people."
Slain barber memorialized in Reading vigil
Report dated 11/24/2008
Police Seek Witnesses to Murder of Barber in Reading
The Mercury Nov. 26, 2008
Murder victim remembered for putting others first Even after his death, Bitler continued to show his compassion for other people as an organ donor, Bitler's heart is beating in a 24-year-old Philadelphia man, his lungs were implanted in Philadelphia, his liver at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and a kidney in Harrisburg.
Article dated 11/27/2008
Reading police still asking for public's help in city barber's murder
Article posted 12/5/2008
Friends Support Family of Slain Barber Proceeds from the event will go toward creating a scholarship at The Charlie Haynes Barber School in Scott's name.
Bitler Event Raised $2,110.00 for Scholarship
Report dated 12/8/2008
A surveillance camera at a home on Linden Street recorded images of two men running down the street a minute or two after the shooting.
The camera also shows a vehicle enter the 500 block of Linden Street and slow to pick up the men.
Police described the vehicle as a newer silver or gray four-door car with a sunroof - likely a Chevrolet Malibu.
Police think the car and its driver may hold the key to solving the case.
Any and ALL Information is IMPORTANT!
Please Speak Out!
Detective Shenk asked anyone with information about the men or the car to call him at 610-655-6246.
Police Seek Car Possibly Linked to Scott's Murder
Reading police say images of car may help solve barber's murder Reading Eagle 12/16/2008
Report dated 12/16/2008
Article Dated 5/18/2009
Reading police vow to solve murder of barber in November Scott D. Bitler was killed in his shop at 13th and Buttonwood streets almost six month ago.
"There's people who know what happened," Shenk said. "You've got three people involved, and somebody's got to know something about the car."
"If I was the driver, I'd be calling the police to try to cut a deal," Shenk continued. "I'd be reaching out to the police because I'm going to find out who these people are. It's just a matter of time, but we're going to find out."
Please Help! Don't Let These People Get Away With Scott's Murder!
Arrest is Made 10 Months After Scott Was Killed
Article dated 9/22/2009
Suspect in November murder of Reading barber arrested, DA announces "We believe there are at least one to two to possibly three other people involved in the robbery & we are looking to the public to help us in our pursuit of justice in this case," Adams said.
Report dated 9/22/2009
Alleged Gunman Busted For Barber's Murder; Accomplice Sought
MURDER
Article Dated September 23, 2009
Reading man charged in murder of city barber 10 months ago
Suspect was gunman in botched robbery at shop on North 13th Street, DA says
Reading Eagle Article Dated September 23, 2009
People close to slain Reading barber feel sense of relief after suspect's arrest
"There's been a lot of tears and picking up the pieces," the victim's fiancee says.
Preliminary Hearing Set for October 21, 2009
Article dated 10/22/2009
Suspect waives hearing in slaying of Reading barber
Report Dated 11/23/2009
Man In Court For Murder; Victim Remembered In Vigil Police still looking for an accomplice. Trial is scheduled for February.
Report dated 1/10/2011
Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Killing Barber He is charged with first, second, and third degree murder
Article dated 1/11/2011
Murder trial jury told of barbershop gunfire
Article dated 1/12/2011
Murder witness says he helped plot robbery at barbershop
Article dated 1/13/2011
Murder defendent told inmates he killed barber, according to testimony
Report dated 1/12/2011
Witnesses: Murder Suspect Talked Of Crime While Behind Bars
Article dated 1/14/2011
Barber murder case heading to jury
Article dated 1/14/2011
Reading man convicted of first-degree murder in barber slaying
"It’s not justice. We will never get justice. That’s in God’s hand."
Report dated 1/14/2011
Man Guilty Of All Counts In Barbershop Murder including first, second, & third degree murder
"He was a super giving person," said Eric, Scott's brother-in-law.
"He did so much for the community and silent things where he didn't want the recognition. He just did little things because he had an incredibly huge heart."
Eric T. Becker of Birdsboro, brother-in-law of slain city barber Scott D. Bitler
Even in death Bitler made a contribution to his community, donating his heart, liver, lungs and other organs to six people. Bucci called Bitler a hero who gave his life to save his customers and employees.
Article dated 3/9/2011
Barber's killer gets life plus 10 to 20 years "In attempting to commit the robbery of Scott Bitler's barbershop the defendant robbed the city of a good citizen"
So Very Loved and Missed..
Remembrances of Scott Bitler during National Crime Victims Rights Week in Muhlenberg Twp.
