Robert D. Naugle Jr., 30, faces criminal homicide charges in Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, for fatally shooting James Thomas, 47, on New Year’s Eve 2025 after allegedly catching him with his estranged wife, Emily Naugle. He called 911 admitting, “I walked in on my wife with another man, and I killed him,” and confessed to firing a Glock pistol 10 times with intent to kill. Bail was denied, and a preliminary hearing is set for January 14, 2026.
Incident Overview
Naugle had moved out two days earlier but retained keys and entered via the basement door despite canceled New Year’s plans. His wife had filed for divorce in November 2025; neighbors noted the family’s children and expressed shock at the event. Thomas was declared dead at the scene on Hugh Street.​
Legal Status
Naugle cooperated with Pennsylvania State Police, who recovered the matching Glock; no attorney is listed yet. He remains in Westmoreland County Prison without bond following arraignment.
