Three people were killed in a Pawlet, Vermont home in the early hours of September 15, 2024. The victims were 46-year-old Brian Crossman Sr., his 41-year-old wife Erica Crossman, and Erica’s 13-year-old son Colin Taft, who was Brian Sr.’s stepson. The Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed all three deaths were homicides.

Authorities say Brian Crossman Sr. died of gunshot wounds to the head and torso, Erica Crossman suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, and Colin Taft sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Police affidavits allege 23-year-old Brian Crossman Jr., a son of Brian Sr. who had been visiting for the weekend, used several shotguns from a gun cabinet in the home. Investigators report Erica and Colin were found in their bedrooms and Brian Sr.’s body appeared to have been moved to a mudroom. Around 3:30 a.m., Brian Jr. made calls to 911 and family; when he met a Vermont State Police corporal his clothes were covered in blood and his account of finding the bodies conflicted with evidence at the scene. Family members had reportedly been concerned about his escalating mental health issues and a strained relationship with his father; Erica had expressed fear of being alone with him.

Does anyone have information about the family or the weekend visit that could help clarify what happened?