Eric Sweeney, now 19, will plead guilty to second-degree murder charges for fatally shooting Kassandra Sweeney and her sons, Benjamin, 4, and Mason, 1, in August 2022. Initially charged with first-degree murder, Sweeney's plea comes before trial. He lived with his brother's family, who had become concerned about his behavioral issues. Two months before the shootings, he left a note expressing feelings of disconnect and irresponsibility. Reports indicate he claimed to have heard a commotion before discovering the victims and fleeing the scene.
Eric Sweeney, now 19, fatally shot his sister-in-law Kassandra Sweeney and her two sons in August 2022 in Northfield, New Hampshire.
Sweeney is set to plead guilty to second-degree murder charges, reducing the charges he originally faced.
At the time of the shootings, Sweeney was living with his older brother's family, under their guardianship.
The couple previously sought police advice due to Sweeney's increasing behavioral issues, which brought tensions to the household.
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