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Evelyn Swarner

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 23, 2025, a devastating tragedy unfolded in Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania, when 5-year-old Evelyn Swarner, a white female, was found dead alongside her mother, 32-year-old Karen Swarner, and 1-year-old brother, Connor Swarner. The bodies were discovered in the family's home on Keck Lane by Karen's father, who had gone to check on them after unsuccessful attempts to reach them. Upon arrival, authorities found all four family members deceased in the same room, with a Ruger. 22 caliber handgun ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Evelyn Swarner

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Ruffsdale

    PA

    2025-01-23

    5

    Evelyn

    Swarner

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can't wrap my head around how something like this could happen to such a sweet, young family, espe... ...Read More
    03/16/2025
    I've been following this tragic case in Ruffsdale, and my heart goes out to the families and friends... ...Read More
    01/25/2025
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    Karen Swarner

    Death: Jan 23, 2025
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