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Police investigate three suspicious deaths in Pawlet
Vermont State Police now say they are investigating three suspicious deaths in the town of Pawlet.
In the link above, LE states three people were found dead at the home. They have not made an arrest, but are questioning someone. Give a listen to the video.
Police investigating a triple homicide in Vermont
Vermont State Police are investigating a triple homicide at the intersection of Vermont Route 133 and Kelley Hill Road.
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It sounds like multiple people called 911 at 3:45 AM. One person reported a suspicious man with blood on his clothing. Next the suspicious male calls 911 to give information about dead people inside the home he was staying at. POlice detained him and are "chatting" with him trying to get more information.
Weirdest story of the month.
Weirdest story of the month.
Two of the victims have been named in the media. Brian Crossman and his wife, Erica Crossman. Brian was on the Pawlet Select Board serving a one year term.
www.manchesterjournal.com
Select Board member Brian Crossman, wife Erica among three killed in Pawlet
PAWLET — Vermont News & Media has confirmed that Brian Crossman, a member of the Pawlet Select Board, was among the three individuals found dead at a residence along Route
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Official identification of the victims is still pending from Vermont State Police (VSP), which indicated that investigators are dealing with a person of interest who is believed to be a relative of the victims. No charges or arrests had been made by noon on Monday, though VSP spokesman Adam Silverman also said there was no indication of a threat to the public.
www.manchesterjournal.com
Thank you @Leopard - this isn't what I thought it might be.
The property is a generational family farm. Brian and Erica married in June this year and had taken it over from Brian's sister to run. He was cleaning up the property and working the farm. Brian is a lineman for Green Mountain Power and as @Leopard posted, had been elected last spring to the PSB for a one year term - through March 2025. He served as a liaison to the Pawlet Highway Department and for buildings.
It's not clear in this story, did Brian still work for Green Mountain Power?
Select Board member Brian Crossman, wife Erica among three killed in Pawlet
PAWLET — Vermont News & Media has confirmed that Brian Crossman, a member of the Pawlet Select Board, was among the three individuals found dead at a residence along Route
Thank you @Leopard - this isn't what I thought it might be.
The property is a generational family farm. Brian and Erica married in June this year and had taken it over from Brian's sister to run. He was cleaning up the property and working the farm. Brian is a lineman for Green Mountain Power and as @Leopard posted, had been elected last spring to the PSB for a one year term - through March 2025. He served as a liaison to the Pawlet Highway Department and for buildings.
It's not clear in this story, did Brian still work for Green Mountain Power?
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Another source stating the third victim is a minor whose name is not yet being released.
www.wcax.com
Suspicious deaths in Pawlet a triple homicide
Police are investigating a triple homicide in southern Vermont and WCAX News has confirmed through multiple sources that the victims were all family members. Our Hailey Morgan reports.
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It happened early Sunday morning inside a home on Route 133 in Pawlet. We’re told the victims were Brian Crossman, a Pawlet select board member, his wife, Erica Crossman, and a minor child.
Troopers say they will not confirm any details about what happened until the state medical examiner completes autopsies on the victims.
www.wcax.com
I saw a picture of Erica's son on her facebook page and wondered if the third victim was him. Horrible, horrible crime.
Troopers say they will not confirm any details about what happened until the state medical examiner completes autopsies on the victims.
Suspicious deaths in Pawlet a triple homicide
Police are investigating a triple homicide in southern Vermont and WCAX News has confirmed through multiple sources that the victims were all family members. Our Hailey Morgan reports.
I saw a picture of Erica's son on her facebook page and wondered if the third victim was him. Horrible, horrible crime.
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The person of interest reportedly called the police on himself, and was allegedly waiting for police in blood-covered clothing at the nearby Wells Village School. He then reportedly accompanied police to the home, according to neighbors.
www.wcax.com
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Suspicious deaths in Pawlet a triple homicide
Police are investigating a triple homicide in southern Vermont and WCAX News has confirmed through multiple sources that the victims were all family members. Our Hailey Morgan reports.
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Police investigate Pawlet killings
PAWLET — Vermont State Police continued to investigate a trio of “suspicious deaths” at a home on Route 133 on Monday.
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Vermont State Police (VSP) continued to conduct interviews Tuesday to sort through evidence and conduct interviews. Nobody has been jailed and no known charges had been filed as of early Tuesday afternoon. VSP has yet to release the identity of the victims.
The person of interest reportedly called the police on himself, and was allegedly waiting for police in blood-covered clothing at the nearby Wells Village School. He then reportedly accompanied police to the home, according to neighbors.
www.manchesterjournal.com
The person of interest reportedly called the police on himself, and was allegedly waiting for police in blood-covered clothing at the nearby Wells Village School. He then reportedly accompanied police to the home, according to neighbors.
Pawlet community comes together in the wake of suspected triple homicide
“Our community experienced a tragic event in Pawlet last weekend,” wrote Principal Brooke DeBonis in a letter to the school’s families. “I am deeply sorry for those of you connected
LE is being very tight-lipped about the identity of the third victim and the POI (two separate people, if you haven't read the articles). Could they both be minors?Vermont State Police (VSP) continued to conduct interviews Tuesday to sort through evidence and conduct interviews. Nobody has been jailed and no known charges had been filed as of early Tuesday afternoon. VSP has yet to release the identity of the victims.
The person of interest reportedly called the police on himself, and was allegedly waiting for police in blood-covered clothing at the nearby Wells Village School. He then reportedly accompanied police to the home, according to neighbors.
Pawlet community comes together in the wake of suspected triple homicide
“Our community experienced a tragic event in Pawlet last weekend,” wrote Principal Brooke DeBonis in a letter to the school’s families. “I am deeply sorry for those of you connected
Note we can't sleuth family so this question is rhetorical at present.
Third victim identified. Colin Taft, 13, reported as being Erica's son. All three died of gunshot wounds.
www.news10.com
VSP identify three victims in Pawlet homicide
Vermont State Police have identified the three bodies found in a Pawlet home early Sunday morning.
www.news10.com
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Some bits are starting to come out....
www.the-sun.com
Politician, wife, & son, 13, found dead after 'blood-soaked relative calls cops'
A BELOVED local politician and his family were shot to death in their picturesque farmhouse over the weekend. Police found Vermont town official Brian Crossman Sr., his wife Erica, and her 13-year-…
www.the-sun.com
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From the link in the quoted post:Some bits are starting to come out....
Politician, wife, & son, 13, found dead after 'blood-soaked relative calls cops'
A BELOVED local politician and his family were shot to death in their picturesque farmhouse over the weekend. Police found Vermont town official Brian Crossman Sr., his wife Erica, and her 13-year-…
* The couple married in June and recently bought their home.
* The 13yo boy was Erica's son from a previous relationship.
* All died by gunshot.
* The shooter is said to be a relative who called 911 after the shootings and waited at a school for LE to arrive.
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Vermont town official, his wife and her son found shot to death in their home
Vermont State Police say a town official, his wife and her son were found shot to death in their home over the weekend.
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I don't understand why nobody is in custody
Vermont town official, his wife and her son found shot to death in their home
Vermont State Police say a town official, his wife and her son were found shot to death in their home over the weekend.
Especially since we know from the article posted and quoted just upthread that:
Early reports by a local Vermont News and Media LLC affiliate said a person of interest was identified in the case - and that he was the one who made the call.
The person of interest allegedly waited in blood-covered clothing at a nearby school for cops to arrive after making the call at around 3:45 am on Sunday, according to the Bennington Banner.
Neighbors told the outlet that he then joined officers and went to the bloody scene at the picturesque home.
The Banner reported that VSP identified the person of interest as a relative of the victims.
Maybe the Banner got it wrong?
Politician, wife, & son, 13, found dead after 'blood-soaked relative calls cops'
A BELOVED local politician and his family were shot to death in their picturesque farmhouse over the weekend. Police found Vermont town official Brian Crossman Sr., his wife Erica, and her 13-year-…
www.the-sun.com