Three individuals were found dead in a North Royalton, Ohio home after a call about an unwanted guest led to a significant police response. The discovery occurred in a Cleveland suburb on Tuesday evening, prompting investigators to determine the events leading up to the incident.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner arrived at the scene by 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. The victims were identified as Emilia Ciortan, Sorin Ciortan, and Stefan Pascu, all aged 71.
Law enforcement responded after receiving an unwanted guest report shortly before 8 p.m. When police entered the house, they found two people dead. They noticed a vehicle connected to the unwanted guest in the driveway and decided to exit the residence and call for backup.
The Southwest Enforcement Bureau (SEB), a multi-agency SWAT team, then entered the property and discovered a third deceased person. SEB includes tactical officers, hostage negotiators, and bomb technicians, trained for high-risk situations such as barricades and hostage crises.
The circumstances around the deaths remain unknown, including the catalyst for the initial emergency call and whether the unwanted guest caused the fatalities. As of Wednesday morning, investigators were processing the scene on Tiffany Drive, which showed signs of damage, including broken windows and a damaged front door. Neighbors reported hearing disturbances the previous night.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, part of the Attorney General’s Office, is assisting in the investigation. They provide forensic services and investigative support to local law enforcement. Authorities have confirmed there is no threat to the public while they work to uncover the details behind the deaths.