Janice Trunk, 54, of Ambler, Pennsylvania, died on July 31, 2016. Born March 30, 1962, in Abington, she graduated from Wissahickon High School and was described as hardworking, kind, and generous. She is survived by her son, Joshua Trunk, and her sister, Kimberly Trunk.

On July 31, 2016, Janice and her boyfriend, Kevin Milton Smith, were shot and killed in their apartment at the Forest Garden Apartments in Ambler. Investigators reported no signs of forced entry or struggle at the scene. Authorities arrested Janice’s 20-year-old son, Joshua Trunk; prosecutors characterized the killings as execution-style. Cellphone records and other evidence, including an illegal gun purchase the day before, were cited in the case. Joshua Trunk was convicted of first-degree murder and received two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.

The deaths drew attention to family violence and issues around addiction and mental health. If anyone knew Janice, Kevin, or their family and can provide relevant information about them or the circumstances, please share what is known.