Former SpaceX Engineer Charged with Wife's Murder and Mother's Assault in Maine

Samuel Whittemore, 34, was arrested after allegedly killing his wife and injuring his mother during a visit to his parents' home in Readfield, Maine.

Margaux Whittemore, 32, was found dead outside the home, with her death ruled a homicide following an autopsy.
Samuel Whittemore's mother, Dorothy Whittemore, 67, was critically injured inside the house but has since been upgraded to stable condition at a local hospital.
Police apprehended Whittemore shortly after he fled the scene; he is being held without bail at Kennebec County Jail.
A judge has ordered a mental competency evaluation for Whittemore following his attorney's claim that he is not fit to appear in court.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the attack, and case documents have been sealed by the court.