Loved Ones Protest Suspicious Death Of Munhall Man

MUNHALL (KDKA) - Friends, family and members of the community marched past the Munhall home where Codi Joyce, 23, fondly known as "Geno," was found dead after a party on Sept. 27, 2015.

No arrests have been made.

"We hope it makes a difference. We need his voice there because he's not here to tell us what happened," Codi's mother, Paulette Joyce, said.

Sources say investigators are focusing on three possible suspects. Marchers walked past their homes too.

"I hope they feel guilt for what they've done," Codi's father, John Joyce, said.

Allegheny County and Munhall police both stood by in case anything turned violent, but the protest was peaceful.

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However, peace is the furthest thing from John Joyce's mind.

"He was beaten to death and choked to death. They severely beat him. Severe head trauma. Trauma to the chest, trauma to the spine. Trauma to pelvis. Trauma to extremities," John Joyce said.

What happened that night at a home in the 4100 block of Shady Avenue still remains unclear. An anonymous caller, whose child was at the party, says party goers accidentally killed Codi in self-defense. They say he was starting fights.

"How is it self-defense? Beating a man that's unconscious. Stepping on his head. Stomping on his head. Kicking his chest. His groin. That's not self-defense," John Joyce said.

Allegheny County Police say they've interviewed almost everyone who was at the party with the exception of a few that won't cooperate. Codi's mom says it's time for justice to be served. Loved ones of Codi's have put up signs in the past to try and bring his killers to justice.

"These three kids are still out there walking the streets. We know their names, we know who they are. All these kids witnessed the murder," Paulette Joyce said.

Allegheny County Police say the district attorney's office is handling the investigation. They are still in the process of deciding if charges should be filed.