John S. Burdge, age 90, and 78-year-old Gloria B. Hardy were found dead inside a home on Route 35 South in Tuscarora Township on June 11, 2023. Pennsylvania State Police say the deaths are being investigated as a double homicide and believe the killings occurred sometime between the late hours of June 10 and the discovery on June 11.

Authorities have not disclosed the manner of death, a motive, or events that took place inside the residence, and no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. Police have said they do not believe there is an immediate threat to the public, but the lack of a named suspect has left the local community searching for answers.

If anyone knew John Burdge or Gloria Hardy, or saw anything unusual in the area of Route 35 South on June 10–11, please share information with Pennsylvania State Police.