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Son Arrested for Triple Homicide in Pawlet, Vermont

Brian Crossman Jr. accused of killing his father, stepmother, and stepbrother in their home early Sunday morning.

  • Brian Crossman Jr., 23, was arrested in Granville, New York, and faces three counts of aggravated murder.
  • The victims, Brian Crossman Sr., 46, Erica Crossman, 41, and Colin Taft, 13, were found shot to death in their home.
  • Significant evidence, including digital information and statements, linked Crossman Jr. to the killings, according to Vermont State Police.
  • Crossman Jr. is being held without bail and will be extradited to Vermont to face charges; his court appearance in New York was scheduled for Friday afternoon.
  • The town of Pawlet, with a population of about 1,400, is mourning the loss of the Crossman family, who were active and beloved community members.
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