Double Murder In Delco Still Shrouded In Mystery

CHESTER HEIGHTS, PA — Nearly two months after a senior couple were found dead in their Delaware County home, mystery still surrounds their deaths.

The bodies of Rita and Richard Zajko, 69 and 72, respectively, were discovered in their home at 18 Highland Drive in Chester Heights Borough on Monday, Jan. 2.

While the married couple's deaths were ruled homicide, further details about their killings remain shrouded.

Authorities have not issued causes of death for the pair, nor have they provided details on potential suspects or motives.

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However, Pennsylvania State Police did give a brief update in early February.

"The Criminal Investigation Unit has executed numerous search warrants, conducted dozens of interviews, and have obtained new evidence regarding this homicide," state police said. "Based off this information it is believed at this time not to be a random act of violence."

Pennsylvania State Police found their bodies at 5:14 p.m. Monday after being called to their home for a wellness check.

Authorities have not released details on the Zajko's deaths, such as the manner of death, possible suspects, or possible motives.

Anyone with information about the Zajko's deaths is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop K, Media at 484-840-1000 or anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-8477.

All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted online here.

Patch has reached out to Pennsylvania State Police for more information and will update the story when additional details are made available.