PA - Kevin Castiglia (55) arrested in Churchville on 1/26/2026 following barricade situation - his parents and sister found dead in the parents’ home

[Parsnip]

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The investigation began with a report of a wellbeing check. The boyfriend of Castiglia's sister told police he had not heard from his girlfriend since Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, according to the criminal complaint.

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Castiglia then allegedly told the man, “Don’t ever come here again or I will kill you,” and pointed a large knife at him. The man described Castiglia’s knife as a large “Psycho” type chef’s knife, according to the criminal complaint.

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Castiglia opened the door while wearing the robe and holding two knives, one of which police believed had blood on it, investigators said.

Castiglia began speaking incoherently to the officers and didn’t answer them when they asked about his family, police said.

Castiglia then pointed the knives towards the officers who shot him with a stun gun, according to the criminal complaint. The stun gun had little effect on Castiglia who pulled the probes out of his body, slammed the door and locked it, according to investigators.

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Man arrested after parents, sister found dead inside Bucks County home, officials say

Kevin Castiglia was arrested after his parents and sister were found dead inside a home in Churchville, Pennsylvania, officials said.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com

 

[Judy Sleuth]

This is really disturbing and sad. The fact that he just pulled the stun probes out and then barricaded himself inside is frightening. Rest in peace to the victims.

 

[Parsnip]

The victims are Frederick, 90, Judith, 84, and Deborah, 53.

NEARBY: 3 Homicide Victims ID'd; Family Member In Custody - NewtownPANow.com

The district attorney said the deaths are being investigated as homicides.

newtownpanow.com

There is a Deborah Castiglia listed as a math teacher at nearby William Tennent High School:

William Tennent High School

wths.centennialsd.org

 

[Judy Sleuth]

Oh, I've just noticed that the name of the town is misspelled in the Forum title. Is there a way to fix that? From the article, it looks like it should be Churchville, with an "R."

 

[Parsnip]

Oh, I've just noticed that the name of the town is misspelled in the Forum title. Is there a way to fix that? From the article, it looks like it should be Churchville, with an "R."

It has been corrected. Thank you for pointing that out!

 

[JoeFromLB]

This is really disturbing and sad. The fact that he just pulled the stun probes out and then barricaded himself inside is frightening. Rest in peace to the victims.

Today, I need to take a break from these horrific crimes. Tomorrow? Maybe I can return.
There's a rumor (and it's only a rumor) that he cut up the bodies.
Obviously a maniac. What is happening in this world?!

Yes, rest in peace to the poor victims...

 

[JoeFromLB]

I lived a few miles from Churchville back in the day, and our family's friends lived in nearby Holland. A beautiful rural area now touched by horror. Just too much...