Two men in Pennsylvania are facing serious charges after a tragic case of mistaken identity during a home invasion left a 25-year-old man dead and his 61-year-old mother paralyzed. Prosecutors say the suspects, Kelvin Roberts, 42, and Charles Fulforth, 41, were gun traffickers looking to steal firearms but ended up targeting the wrong house.
The two men, who both worked for a junk removal business called Junkluggers in Willow Grove, reportedly got a tip from a coworker about a house full of guns. According to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, the coworker mentioned a home in Bucks County where “two old people” supposedly lived with a “whole lot of guns.” However, Roberts and Fulforth ended up at the wrong address in Lower Merion Township, leading to devastating consequences.
On December 8, Roberts and Fulforth broke into the home of Bernadette and Andrew Gaudio. The DA said they entered with bad intentions, believing they would find the firearms they were after. Instead, they found the innocent Gaudio family. Andrew was shot in the back of the head while lying on the floor of his mother’s bedroom, and Bernadette was shot multiple times, leaving her paralyzed.
The tip that led to this horrific mistake came during a Junkluggers junk removal estimate at the correct house in Bucks County. The DA’s office explained that photos taken during the job showed a large gun safe, and the homeowners confirmed they owned numerous firearms. Cellphone records reveal that Roberts and Fulforth exchanged messages discussing the supposed stash, with Roberts expressing a desire to leave the country after the heist.
Despite their planning, Roberts and Fulforth ended up on Meredith Road in Lower Merion Township, miles away from their intended target. Prosecutors said they even used Apple Maps to find the address but somehow got it wrong. Tragically, the error cost Andrew his life and left Bernadette with life-altering injuries.
Prosecutors allege that Fulforth took photos at the crime scene, including one of Andrew lying face down. Traffic cameras and surveillance footage also tied the suspects to the scene, capturing their vehicles and even showing one of them driving Bernadette’s Jeep Cherokee after the invasion.
When authorities searched Fulforth’s home, they discovered alarming evidence, including two bags of tools, gun parts, ammunition, a 3D printer used to make ghost guns, silencers, a loaded 9mm ghost gun, and a balaclava mask. They also found the key to Bernadette’s stolen Jeep. Investigators believe the men were involved in gun trafficking and are working to track down other firearms they may have illegally produced or sold.
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele described the case as deeply tragic and emphasized the suspects’ violent actions. He stated that Andrew was “executed” while trying to protect his mother. Steele also urged anyone with information about illegal firearms to come forward, as getting these guns off the streets is a priority.
Meanwhile, Bernadette’s family is struggling to cope with the aftermath of the invasion. A GoFundMe page set up in her name describes her as a loving mother who already faced the loss of her husband 15 years ago. The page shares how her son Andrew was just starting his life before it was brutally cut short. Bernadette now faces a long road ahead, living with paralysis and unimaginable grief.
Roberts and Fulforth have been charged with first-degree murder, robbery, burglary, and other offenses. They are being held without bond at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility as prosecutors continue to build their case.
This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of violence and the importance of addressing illegal gun trafficking. For the Gaudio family, the path to healing will be long, but their community is rallying around them to provide support during this heartbreaking time.
