Barbara Palladino, a 64-year-old woman from Landenberg, PA, tragically died on October 10, 2019. Her death was ruled a homicide by the Chester County Coroner's Office. Barbara was killed by multiple shotgun wounds to the head in her home. The incident was later confirmed to be a murder-suicide. Dino Capriotti, a 62-year-old man from neighboring Montgomery County, was found dead from a self-inflicted shotgun wound at the same location.
State police reported that evidence indicated a physical confrontation occurred before Barbara was killed and Dino took his own life.
The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically the Avondale barracks, conducted an investigation into the incident. The authorities found evidence of a struggle at the scene, which led them to conclude that Barbara and Dino had been involved in a physical altercation before the tragic events unfolded. The case was treated as a murder-suicide, and no additional suspects were identified or arrests made in connection with Barbara's death.
Barbara Palladino was well-known in her community for her work in agricultural economics and marketing, as well as her dedication to animal rescue and fundraising for various causes. Her passing was deeply felt by her family, friends, and the many people she had helped throughout her life.
