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Judith Hanks

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 25, 2024, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, 75-year-old Judith Hanks and her 37-year-old daughter, Emily, were fatally shot in their home. The alleged perpetrator is Judith's husband, 76-year-old Roger Hanks, who has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and related offenses.

According to law enforcement reports, the tragic incident unfolded during a domestic dispute. Roger and Judith were engaged in an argument while he was cleaning a Smith & Wesson 2.0 9mm handg ...Read More
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  • https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2891397
  • Chester Daily Voice: PA Dad Shoots Wife, Daughter Dead Then Calls 911: Affidavit
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    Victim Details

    Judith Hanks

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Kennett-square

    PA

    2024-04-25

    75

    Judith

    Hanks

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about that phone call Roger made to his acquaintance after everything went dow... ...Read More
    12/06/2024
    I've been following the case of Judith and Emily Hanks, and I just can't wrap my head around it. I k... ...Read More
    11/07/2024
    I haven't been able to stop thinking about this awful situation in Kennett Square. Emily Hanks worke... ...Read More
    06/24/2024
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    Emily Hanks

    Death: Apr 25, 2024
    On April 25, 2024, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, 37-year-old Emily Hanks tragically lost her life f ...Read More