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Karen Swarner

Case from Ruffsdale, PA dated Jan 23, 2025

Victim Details

Karen Swarner

Female

White / Caucasian

Ruffsdale

PA

2025-01-23

32

Karen

Swarner

07/01/2026

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On the night of January 23, 2025, Karen A. Powers Swarner, a 32-year-old white female, was tragically found deceased alongside her husband and two young children in their home on Keck Lane in Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania. Karen's father discovered the scene after becoming concerned when he could not reach the family. Upon entering the residence, he found Karen, her husband Paul Swarner their 5-year-old daughter Evelyn, and 1-year-old son Connor, all deceased in the same room. A Ruger. 22 caliber ha ...
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  • Local News 8: 4 people dead, including 2 children, in apparent murder-suicide - Local News 8
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