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A DAD-OF-TWO, his wife and their two young children have been found dead in the same room of their home.
Paul Swarner, 35, is suspected to have killed his wife of 10 years Karen, 32, and their two kids Connor, one, and Evelyn, five, before shooting himself in Pennsylvania.
Relatives spoke to the family on Wednesday, according to cops.
Paul’s dad tried to call the house on Thursday but couldn’t get through, sparking huge concern.
That night, Karen’s dad called the police and investigators found the bodies inside the home located in the Hempfield Township.
Cops also uncovered a Ruger .22 gun from the scene as part of their probe.
Police revealed the family seemed like a typical household, sparking further mystery.
“This appears to be the all-American family,” Steve Limani, a Pennsylvania state trooper, told reporters.
“There’s toys and stuff for the kids all over the place for them to enjoy.
“It’s not what you would think where something like this would happen.
“You’re talking about your wife, but then a five year old and a one-year-old.
“It’s just devastating.”
Neighbors also revealed how they didn’t spot any concerning signs.
“It’s just unconscionable,” Dick Shawley told The Tribune-Review.
“[Karen] was always jovial, and Paul would come home for a week or two, then he would go out and travel long distances.”
He described the couple as “loving” parents.
Shawley said he gave Connor five dollars for his birthday, just weeks before his death.
He also said he used to dress up as Santa for the children.
“They were always jumping around and happy,” he told the ABC affiliate WTAE-TV.
This appears to be the all-American family
Steve Limani
Cops continue to probe the motive behind the suspected murder-suicide.
Police confirmed they had no domestic violence incidents on record.
Karen graduated from Seton Hill University’s Physician Assistant program in 2017 and the college paid a heartbreaking tribute.
“She was a very kind and compassionate student,” the university said in a statement.
They described her as an “excellent student” and said she demonstrated a high level of professionalism.
The college said Karen was “always pleasant to be around.”
Outside of her studies, she enjoyed watching college softball and loved to ski and spend time with family and friends.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
