Man arrested in killing of three — including married couple — at MA home, cops say
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UPDATE: A 41-year-old man has been arrested following the killings of three people, including a married couple, at a home in Newton, Massachusetts, officials said in a June 26 news release.
Christopher Ferguson, of Newton, is facing charges of murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, and burglary, according to the release from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office.
Investigators found broken glass and missing screens from windows in the basement, as well as a footprint matching Ferguson, the release said. He was also captured on video walking near the home at about 5:20 a.m. on June 25.
Investigators believe the killings were “a random act.”
Original story continues below:
Three people, including a married couple, were found stabbed and bludgeoned to death inside a Massachusetts home, officials said.
The Newton couple was celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary over the weekend, along with a family member, when one or more suspects forced their way into the house and killed them, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said during a June 25 news briefing.
A friend went to check on the couple the morning of Sunday, June 25, after they missed church and found them dead at about 10:14 a.m., according to officials.
The couple was scheduled to renew their vows during a special mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, neighbors told WFXT.
The victims had stab wounds and blunt force trauma, and there were signs of forced entry, investigators said.
Officials did not share the names or ages of the victims.
No suspects have been identified, and police are asking area residents to reach out with any information but also to be safe and remain vigilant.
“Lock your doors and windows, even if you don’t normally do that,” Ryan said.
Police Chief John Carmichael asked residents to dial 911 if they hear or see suspicious activity.
“We are obviously very concerned with such a violent crime taking place within our city,” Carmichael said. “We do plan on having some extra patrols out there throughout the night.”
“We won’t rest until we find out who did this and we find justice for the victims,” he said.
Newton is a suburb of Boston, roughly 10 miles west of the city’s downtown.
This story was originally published June 26, 2023 at 10:51 AM with the headline "Man arrested in killing of three — including married couple — at MA home, cops say."