Philadelphia jury finds man guilty in killing, dismembering of massage therapist

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the brutal murder of a massage therapist in Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood.

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On Thursday, a jury found Taray Herring guilty of murdering 70-year-old Peter Gerold

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Sources tell Action News a person of interest is in custody for the dismembered body found Thursday.

Gerold was found dismembered in a U-Haul truck in February 2021.

During the investigation, the SPCA removed dozens of exotic animals from Gerold's home on the 1000 block of Sanibel Street.

After being found guilty by a jury, Herring was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

Jeanette Pace and Rafique McNichols were also charged in connection with Gerold's death.

Police believe the motive was burglary.