Bucks County man found guilty in gruesome murder of father – Bucks Round-Up – July 11, 2025
Bucks County man found guilty in gruesome murder of father
Editor’s note: An earlier item preceding Justin Mohn’s verdict was replaced with the following piece to report that defendant was convicted and sentenced.
A Bucks County Judge has found a Middletown Township man guilty of first-degree murder and terrorism in one of the most disturbing homicide cases in recent county history. Judge Stephen Corr on Wednesday convicted 33-year-old Justin Mohn of shooting his father, 68-year-old Michael Mohn, in the head before beheading him inside their home in January. The judge issued a sentence of life in prison without parole. The trial revealed chilling details. After the killing, Mohn placed his father’s severed head on display in a YouTube video, which prosecutors argued was part of a broader, delusional attempt to spark political revolution. Mohn testified in his own defense, claiming he had tried to conduct a “citizen’s arrest” on his father for alleged treason and “making false statements.” When his father resisted, Mohn said he enacted “Plan B.” Denise Mohn, the defendant’s mother and the victim’s wife, gave heartbreaking testimony about her son’s increasingly erratic behavior in the weeks leading up to the January 30 killing. She was the one who discovered her husband’s decapitated body in their home bathroom. After the murder, Justin Mohn fled in a family vehicle to Fort Indiantown Gap, home to the Pennsylvania National Guard’s headquarters. There, he attempted to convince soldiers to join him in overthrowing the U.S. government. Authorities arrested him while he was trying to scale a 20-foot fence surrounding the military base. Michael Mohn was an employee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Fitzpatrick amasses the most campaign cash for Q2 in district history
In this year’s second quarter, U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks) raised $1.3 million for his campaign, amassing a total of $6.5 million — the highest amount of cash on hand for the quarter in the history of Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District. The congressman touted his fundraising success as evidence that his constituents want the kind of political moderation he embodies. “At a time when too many seek to divide, our community is continuing to choose a different path — one rooted in unity, decency, and results,” Fitzpatrick said in a statement. “This record-breaking support is more than a vote of confidence — it’s a call to keep building bridges, pushing forward, and delivering real results for the people of PA-1. And that’s exactly what I intend to do.” Next year, the representative faces a reelection challenge from Democratic County Commissioner Bob Harvie.
Bensalem Council backs state bill to directly fund EMS squads
Bensalem Township Council is voicing strong support for a bill aimed at helping emergency responders stay financially afloat. At a recent meeting, council unanimously passed a resolution in favor of House Bill 1152, which would require insurance companies to pay EMS and rescue squads directly for services rendered to 911 callers. Currently, insurers often send checks to the patient, who may not forward the funds to emergency responders. Council member Michelle Benitez called the current system “nonsensical” and said local rescue squads are losing critical dollars. “They’re doing the lifesaving work, but the money doesn’t always make it to them,” she said. Similar resolutions are being adopted by other Bucks municipalities as EMS providers face mounting operational costs.
AAA: Teen driver fatalities spike in summer months
AAA Mid-Atlantic is issuing a sobering warning to parents as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers are well underway. The period, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, accounts for more than 30% of annual fatal teen crashes, according to spokesperson Jana Tidwell. “Last year, 118 deaths involved teen drivers during this time,” she noted. Tidwell urged parents to use monitoring apps and enforce passenger limits, citing distractions from multiple teens in the car as a leading risk. AAA emphasizes that while all drivers should follow safety rules, teen motorists are still learning and are particularly vulnerable during the summer months.
Joe LeCompte hosts LeCompte in the Morning on WBCB 1490. Bradley Vasoli is the senior editor of The Independence.
