In the quiet town of New Freedom, Pennsylvania, a heartbreaking incident unfolded on Thursday, April 16, 2020, resulting in the deaths of three family members. David Jonathan Schlenoff Sr., a 71-year-old man, was found deceased in his home alongside his 66-year-old wife, Dr. Elizabeth Schlenoff. The discovery was made by police who were responding to a report of a possible fire and 'multiple fatalities' at the residence around 5:30 p.m.
Upon their arrival, emergency responders found that
a small fire had been caused by unattended cooking, but it had not resulted in significant damage to the house. Tragically, the investigation into the fatalities revealed a grim scenario. The York County Coroner's Office determined that the incident was a double murder-suicide.
Authorities concluded that the couple's 28-year-old son, David Jonathan Schlenoff Jr., who also lived at the home, had shot and killed both of his parents before taking his own life. The motive for the shootings was not immediately clear to investigators. The loss of the Schlenoff family, described as unexpected and tragic, deeply affected their community. Dr. David Schlenoff was remembered as a kind and caring man who was a psychologist. He and his wife were survived by their two daughters and five grandchildren.
