NY Grandmother Suspected in Deaths of Daughter, 4 Grandchildren
Investigators say a handwritten note and medication bottles suggest intentional poisoning, while one child died from fatal sharp-force injuries, police said.
- On Tuesday, June 23, Mechanicville police discovered six family members dead inside a John Moore Homes apartment following a welfare check, launching an active criminal investigation.
- Police Chief William Rabbitt said Thursday a handwritten note found at the scene "strongly suggests" 64-year-old Amy Steadman was involved in the deaths of her daughter, Sarah Myers, and four grandchildren.
- Autopsies conducted Wednesday at Albany Medical Center revealed one child suffered "fatal sharp-force injuries," while investigators recovered numerous prescription and over-the-counter medication bottles indicating possible intentional poisoning.
- Estranged father Brady Harmon, living in Utah, told reporters he had not seen his four children since 2019 but had recently secured a custody agreement to reunite with them starting July 1.
- The Mechanicville Police Department continues its thorough investigation with New York State Police assistance, maintaining there is no threat to the public while the Mechanicville School District provides counseling services for affected residents.
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NY grandma found dead with daughter and grandchildren, a result of poison and stabbing. But new evidence now makes her the prime suspect
A handwritten note found at the home of 64-year-old Amy Steadman has led investigators to identify her as the primary suspect in the deaths of her own daughter and four grandchildren, potentially turning this situation into a murder-suicide. This grim update comes after the family members were discovered deceased inside an upstate New York apartment, a tragedy that has left the community and the victims’ father in a state of absolute disbelief. …
Grandmother appears to be 'involved' in deaths of 4 grandchildren, police say
Four children, ages 10 to 13, their mother and grandmother were found dead in a New York apartment earlier this week. The police chief said the grandmother may be "involved" in the deaths, though he did not elaborate on her role.
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