Gretchen A. Putz Ackerman, 75, was shot and killed on June 4, 2025, in Easton, Pennsylvania, in what authorities described as a double homicide that also claimed the life of her 74-year-old husband, Robert J. Ackerman. The couple lived in a 55+ community in Palmer Township; the shooting occurred there and deeply affected the neighborhood.

Their son-in-law was taken into custody in connection with the fatal shootings. News reports state the incident happened hours after he had been served with divorce papers by Gretchen’s daughter, and he now faces charges in the deaths of his in-laws. The investigation is ongoing as the community grieves.

If anyone in Palmer Township or the 55+ community has information about the hours leading up to June 4, please come forward.