A domestic disturbance in West Oak Lane turned lethal in the early hours of February 11, 2020. Arnim Ainsworth Callender, an 83-year-old Black/African American man, was found shot to death in the basement of his son’s home on the 2000 block of East Walnut Lane. His death followed a family trip to a cousin’s funeral in Baltimore.

Police say the person responsible was his son, 62-year-old Anslem Callender, who reportedly called 911 shortly after 12:30 a.m. and surrendered when officers arrived. Anslem allegedly told authorities he killed his father and his brother, 59-year-old Ancil Callender, because he believed they were possessed. Investigators recovered a 9mm handgun, a shotgun and multiple shell casings; both victims had been shot multiple times. Anslem was charged with murder and related offenses.

Did anyone in West Oak Lane or the wider family see signs of trouble before the funeral return, or have information about the events that night?