Coroner: Mother suffered puncture wounds, son sustained sharp force injuries in Plainfield Township murder-suicide

PLAINFIELD TWP., Pa. – The Northampton County Coroner has released additional details regarding the deaths of a mother and son who were found dead inside their home.

According to the coroner, the cause of death for 71-year-old Diane Wert was multiple puncture wounds to the neck. Her manner of death was ruled a homicide.

The coroner determined the cause of death for 47-year-old Nathan Heffelfinger was multiple sharp force injuries, and his manner of death was ruled a suicide…

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