Three elderly people, two men and one woman, were found dead inside a New Jersey home Friday afternoon after a postal worker spotted a disturbing message taped to the front door and alerted police. The handwritten note reportedly read “9-1-1 Inside” and featured drawings of two sad faces with Xs over their eyes. What officers discovered after entering the house has left the Mount Holly community looking for answers.
The discovery happened at a home on the unit block of Winding Way in Mount Holly Township, Burlington County. The property sits near the township’s border with Eastampton. According to the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, a postal worker came across the unusual message while making deliveries and contacted authorities.
The message reportedly gave a clear instruction to call 911. It also included two drawings of sad faces with Xs covering their eyes. Investigators have not explained who wrote the note, when it was placed on the door or what circumstances led to its appearance.
When officers arrived, they entered the residence and found three people dead inside. Authorities described all three as elderly, with two men and one woman among the victims. Their identities have not been released because officials are still working to notify their next of kin.
Neighbors told local media that two brothers and their sister, believed to be in their 60s, lived at the property. However, authorities have not confirmed whether the three people found inside were the siblings described by residents. Their names and personal details remain undisclosed.
The Burlington County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting autopsies to establish how the three people died. As of the latest reports, officials have not released a cause or manner of death. Investigators have also not provided an explanation for the note or disclosed what may have happened inside the home before police arrived.
Mount Holly Police Chief Clifford Spencer acknowledged the concern the discovery has caused among residents. He said he understood that an incident of this nature was deeply troubling to the community and assured residents that their safety remained his highest priority. He also expressed concern for the families and loved ones affected by the deaths.
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and Mount Holly Township Police Department are jointly investigating the case. Authorities have stressed that there is no known threat or danger to the public connected to the incident.
For now, many questions remain unanswered. Police have not identified the person who left the message, explained why it was written or disclosed the circumstances surrounding the three deaths. Investigators are continuing their work as officials await further findings from the medical examiner.
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