76-Year-Old Man Charged with Murdering Wife and Daughter in Pennsylvania

Roger Hanks, 76, faces first-degree murder charges after fatally shooting his wife and daughter during a domestic dispute while cleaning his gun.

Roger Hanks, 76, was charged with the murders of his wife, Judith, 75, and daughter, Emily, 37, in their Kennett Square, PA home.
The incident occurred during an argument while Hanks was cleaning a 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun, which he claimed was unloaded.
Hanks allegedly threatened his wife during the argument, leading to the fatal shooting, followed by the shooting of his daughter.
Authorities were alerted by a neighbor who Hanks called after the shootings; both victims were found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene.
Hanks is being held without bail and faces a preliminary hearing on May 8, with potential charges including first-degree murder.