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Pennsylvania Teen Charged as Adult in Double Stabbing at Carrolltown Home

Officials say the victims were his mother plus a family friend, citing ongoing forensics with autopsies scheduled.

Overview

  • Judah Courtney, 14, faces two counts of homicide along with aggravated assault, possession of instruments of crime, and evidence tampering, with bail denied.
  • He was arraigned and is being held at Cambria County Prison under special precautions, with a preliminary hearing set for Oct. 16.
  • Investigators say he allegedly admitted responsibility to a neighbor and to police and referenced the killings in Snapchat messages and a video.
  • Coroner Jeff Lees identified the victims as Olivia Courtney, 32, and Ashley Cook, 38, discovered after a welfare check with multiple stab wounds and signs of a struggle.
  • Authorities say three knives were recovered and evidence processing continues, with officials indicating there is no ongoing danger to the public.