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Deputies recount 'horrific' Bradford County incident that leaves two children without their parents

Published: February 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM

A Bradford County mother is dead, and two children are left without parents following an apparent murder-suicide on Jan. 29. Chief Deputy Brad Smith called the situation ‘horrific’ Reporter Chris Will has the latest.

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