Authorities are investigating An apparent suicidal murder After a family of four was found dead last week in their home in Pennsylvania.
Paul Swarner, 35, Karen Swarner, 32, and their two children were found dead in their home in Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, on the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, according to police and a public report issued by the Westmoreland County coroner.
Law enforcement believes Paul Swarner, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Steve Lemani, shot and killed his wife and two children before killing himself. He explained in a press conference Friday, covered by WTAE.
“It's unimaginable, it's unfathomable,” Limani said. “To be honest with you, I don't have the words to describe how terrible it is.” “You're talking about your wife, but then about a 5-year-old and a 1-year-old. It's devastating.”
Paul and Karen Swarner and their two children were found dead in their home in an apparent murder-suicide, police said. (Karen Swarner/Facebook)
Limani said authorities believe the last person to speak to the family had a “normal conversation” with Karen on Wednesday, adding: “There was no, what would be considered a struggle or any kind of concern, fear of being in danger.”
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The next day, Paul's parents tried to contact the family in the afternoon but received no response. Karen's father Then call 911 11:30 pm Thursday.
Authorities recovered a Ruger .22-caliber handgun from the home, Limani said, adding: “It appears that the firearm was the one that was used.”
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Paul and Karen Swarner and their two children were found dead in their home in an apparent murder-suicide, police said. (Karen Swarner/Facebook)
When asked About a possible motive“We're trying to see if there's a reason. Maybe there's a little camera… We're trying to look through it to see if anything has happened. To see if there's a trigger point or something,” Limani said. It would have made Paul feel and experience these thoughts.”
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“We don't have any history of domestic violence when it comes to state police involvement in anything (in) that particular family,” he added.
The couple had been married for about 10 years and had an “all-American family,” Limani said, adding: “It looked like a very loving family with pictures and all the things you would think you would walk into a house and see.” “.
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Paul and Karen Swarner and their two children were found dead in their home in an apparent murder-suicide, police said. (Karen Swarner/Facebook)
A reporter at a conference on Friday noted that this incident represents a milestone Murder and second suicide In Westmoreland County since Christmas Eve 2024.
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“In general, around the holidays, we face most of our issues… when it comes to mental health,” Limani said.
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He added: “I don't know what was going on with Paul. I don't know why it happened.” “I hope we can find some answers.”
Authorities asked anyone with information to contact state police in Greensburg.
