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Sheryl Swartz-Burkhart

Death by Force
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On November 24, 2004, 33-year-old Sheryl Swartz-Burkhart was found deceased in her Shaler Township residence in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Born on October 30, 1971, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Darlene Diebold McIntosh and the late Franklin Swartz. Sheryl was discovered alongside her estranged husband, 46-year-old Barry Burkhart; both had sustained gunshot wounds to the head, and a firearm was located in the bedroom. Authorities indicated that no individuals outside the home were ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Sheryl Swartz-Burkhart

    Female

    Allegheny

    PA

    2004-11-24

    33

    Sheryl

    Swartz-Burkhart

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It’s incredibly saddening to delve into Sheryl Swartz-Burkhart’s case and think about her last m... ...Read More
    10/06/2024
    Just came across this case, and my heart goes out to Sheryl's family, especially her brother Steve S... ...Read More
    02/27/2023
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