On the evening of April 25, 2024, a domestic argument in a Kennett Square, Pennsylvania home ended in fatal shootings that left 37-year-old Emily Hanks and her 75-year-old mother, Judith Hanks, dead. The violence began during a dispute between Judith and her husband, 76-year-old Roger Hanks, who was reportedly cleaning a 9mm handgun when the argument escalated and the gun discharged, striking Judith in the chest.

According to accounts, Emily had just been released from the hospital after treatment for a chronic medical condition. Witnessing her mother’s shooting, Emily reportedly ran at her father, who then shot her in the chest as well. Both women were found unresponsive in the kitchen and pronounced dead at the scene. Roger Hanks was taken into custody from the garage after calling a neighbor and saying he had shot his wife and daughter.

Roger Hanks was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and related offenses and was held without bail. Emily is described as confident and gregarious, with a successful career at CNA Insurance and leadership in a women’s employee resource group. Does anyone have information about Emily or Judith that could shed light on the events leading up to that night?