Newtown Square man charged after he admitted to killing wife, mother: Police

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Monday, August 24, 2020
Newtown Square man charged after he admitted to killing wife, mother: Police
A Newtown Square man is facing multiple charges after he told police he killed his wife and mother inside of his home.

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A Newtown Square, Pennsylvania man is facing multiple charges after he told police he killed his wife and mother inside of his home.

According to Newtown Township police, Iqbal Singh, 62, is charged with two counts of criminal homicide and other related charges.

Police were called to the unit block of Rockwood Rd. at about 9:45 a.m. Sunday after Singh called 911, claiming he had killed his wife and mother.

When officers arrived, they were met by Singh at the front door. Police said he was covered in blood.

Officers said they found the bodies of the two women inside of the home with stab wounds. Both women were pronounced dead at the scene.

Singh was taken to an area hospital for the treatment of self-inflicted injuries, where he remains in police custody.