Man Charged After Three Family Members Found Dead in Churchville Home

Triple Homicide Charge in Churchville, Pennsylvania

On Monday, January 26, 2026, officers discovered three deceased individuals inside a home on Heather Road in the Churchville section of Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The victims were identified as 84-year-old Judith Castiglia, her 90-year-old husband, Fred Castiglia, and their 53-year-old daughter, Deborah Castiglia.

Initial Welfare Check Leads to Police Response

The investigation began at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Monday when Deborah Castiglia’s boyfriend went to the Heather Road residence. He had reportedly been trying to contact Deborah for several days without success. Upon arriving, he observed Deborah’s car at the home but did not see any footprints in the snow that had fallen on Sunday.

According to court documents, 55-year-old Kevin Castiglia answered the door and initially told the boyfriend that Deborah “probably went on vacation.” The affidavit states that Kevin then opened the door holding a knife and said, “Don’t ever come here again, or I will kill you.” The boyfriend fled the scene and called 911.

Armed Confrontation and Tactical Response

When Northampton Township police officers arrived at the Heather Road home, they reported that Kevin Castiglia came to the door armed with two knives. Police believed at least one of the knives had blood on it. Officers said Kevin began talking incoherently and, when asked about his family, pointed the knives at them.

Police stated that officers deployed their tasers, but Kevin removed the taser probes and then closed and locked the door. The South Central Emergency Response Team was called to the scene and made entry into the residence.

Victims Found Inside the Residence

Once inside the home, members of the emergency response team found a woman, believed to be Deborah, deceased in the kitchen. Shortly afterward, they located the other two victims dead in a rear bedroom of the home. During the police operation, Kevin Castiglia barricaded himself inside a second-floor bedroom.

Authorities reported that a standoff with Kevin lasted approximately five hours before he was taken into custody and transported to a hospital. Aerial footage captured law enforcement activity through a rear window, including an emergency response team member striking what appeared to be a door inside a back room.

Alleged Confessions and Criminal Charges

At the hospital, according to the affidavit, Kevin Castiglia told a doctor, “I hurt someone.” Approximately two hours later, he allegedly told hospital staff, “I killed my parents in their sleep” and “I killed my sister when she found them.”

After his release from the hospital and transport to police headquarters, investigators reported that Kevin again confessed to stabbing Fred, Judith, and Deborah Castiglia to death. He was subsequently charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and multiple other offenses. He is currently being held without bail. Officials stated they are not able to comment on a possible motive for the killings. The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office also said that an attorney has not yet been appointed for Kevin Castiglia.

Law Enforcement and Community Response

The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office held a news conference regarding the Churchville homicides on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and scheduled another news conference for 1 p.m. that day. Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan publicly commended the conduct of Northampton Township police and the South Central Emergency Response Team, stating that, despite facing an armed individual for roughly five hours in bitter cold, officers used available tactical resources to take the suspect into custody alive and prevent further tragedy.

The district attorney stated that the incident appears to be isolated and that there is no ongoing danger to the community. Separately, it was confirmed that Deborah Castiglia taught in the Centennial School District for 26 years. The district announced that crisis teams would be present at William Tennent High School and Klinger Middle School, where Deborah had taught during her career.