Son-in-law charged in double homicide at 55+ community in Palmer Twp.

The victims have been identified as Robert and Gretchen Ackerman.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 8:32PM
Son-in-law charged in double homicide at 55+ community in Palmer Twp.
Xiaomin Fei, 34, is charged with the killing of his in-laws at a 55-years-and-older community in Palmer Township, Northampton County.

PALMER TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- A man is charged with the killing of his in-laws at a 55-years-and-older community in Palmer Township, Northampton County.

Xiaomin Fei, 34, is in custody.

Officers were called to Glasgow Way at The Highlands at Glenmoor just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Investigators say Fei broke into the victims' home, where he fatally shot them.

The victims have been identified as Robert and Gretchen Ackerman.

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