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Grandmother Suspected in Family's Tragic Deaths
26 Jun
Summary
- A grandmother is suspected in the deaths of her daughter and four grandchildren.
- Sharp-force injuries and poisoning evidence were found in the home.
- A father fought for custody of his children before their deaths.
Authorities are investigating the deaths of five individuals, including a grandmother, her daughter, and four grandchildren, found deceased in a New York home. The 64-year-old grandmother, Amy Steadman, is suspected of involvement, according to police. Officers responded to a welfare check at her residence after neighbors raised concerns.
Evidence at the scene, including medication bottles, pointed towards intentional poisoning. Sharp-force injuries were also discovered on one of the children. A handwritten note and other circumstantial evidence strongly suggest Steadman's participation in the deaths.
The children's father, Brady Harmon, who resides in Utah, has been engaged in a lengthy custody battle with his ex-partner, Sarah Myers, who had moved with the children in 2019. Harmon had planned to pick up his children for the summer on July 1.
