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BARRY JAMES DEEMER - Case Investigation | CrimeOwl AI
Ex-girlfriend (name withheld)

The person at the center of this case

Ex-girlfriend (name withheld)

Case
#651
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI; Western District of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh; Westmoreland County District Attorney
Violent Crime · Open - Wanted by FBI
30 years waiting · since 1995

BARRY JAMES DEEMER

Justice for Ex-girlfriend (name withheld) — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

Where has Barry James Deemer been hiding since 1995? Has he maintained contact with Sally Ann Suttle or other associates?

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location
Lead #2

Why does Deemer frequent auto shows, gun shows, and flea markets in Carlyle, PA and Covington, KY? Does he have connections or family in these areas?

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evidence
Lead #3

Has the unregistered semi-automatic pistol ever been recovered or used in any crime?

Barry James Deemer is wanted for allegedly attempting to solicit someone to murder his ex-girlfriend in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in October 1995, supplying an unregistered semi-automatic pistol and ammunition for the planned crime. He was charged but fled after posting bond, failing to appear for multiple court proceedings and prompting federal charges for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Despite being at large for decades, tips about his whereabouts—particularly at auto shows, gun shows, or flea markets in Pennsylvania or Kentucky—could help locate him.

Case
#651
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI; Western District of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh; Westmoreland County District Attorney

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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witness
Lead #4

Who was the individual Deemer allegedly solicited to commit the murder? Have they been located and interviewed?

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person
Lead #5

What is the current status and location of Sally Ann Suttle, Deemer's known associate?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Criminal Attempt to Commit Homicide Caution: Barry James Deemer is wanted for his alleged attempt to solicit an individual to assist in the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in late October of 1995. Deemer allegedly supplied an individual with an unregistered, semi-automatic pistol and ammunition to be used in the murder of the woman.

Deemer was charged via a criminal complaint in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Westmoreland County on October 24, 1995, for criminal solicitation to commit murder, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act - possession of a firearm without a license, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act - lending of a firearm without a license, and violation of the Uniform Firearms Act - sale or transfer of a firearm to an unlicensed person. Deemer was arrested and released after posting bond.

On November 8, 1996, a bench warrant was issued for Deemer for failure to appear after he did not appear for pretrial motions. On February 4, 1997, another bench warrant was issued for Deemer for failure to appear after he did not appear for a status conference.

Finally, on February 21, 1997, a criminal complaint and federal arrest warrant were issued for Deemer in the Western District of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for moving and traveling in interstate commerce with the intent to avoid prosecution for the crime of criminal attempt to commit homicide. Remarks: Deemer plays multiple musical instruments, including the accordion.

He is known to frequent auto shows and gun shows, as well as flea markets. He may travel to Carlyle, Pennsylvania, and Covington, Kentucky to attend these shows.

Deemer may be traveling with his girlfriend, Sally Ann Suttle. She is described as a White female with a Date of Birth of October 29, 1956.

She may work as a nurse and has previously lived in Hawaii. She is not a fugitive from the law.

Timeline of Events

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1995-10-24

Criminal charges filed

Barry James Deemer charged with criminal solicitation to commit murder and firearms violations in Westmoreland County

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1996-11-08

First bench warrant issued

Bench warrant issued for Deemer's failure to appear for pretrial motions

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1997-02-04

Second bench warrant issued

Bench warrant issued for failure to appear at status conference

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1997-02-21

Federal arrest warrant issued

Federal arrest warrant issued in Western District of Pennsylvania for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution

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Case Information

Incident:October 24, 1995
Last Updated:May 11, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 24, 1995
Last Updated:May 11, 2026