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Teen Charged in Mother, Brother's Slaying
13 Aug
Summary
- A 17-year-old was charged with murder in Massachusetts.
- Victims identified as his mother and younger brother.
- Teen reportedly used internet searches for killing fantasies.
Authorities have charged a 17-year-old with the murders of his mother and younger brother at their Massachusetts home. Arjun Aravind is accused of attacking Sudha Venkatesan, 45, and Siddharth Aravind, 14, before fleeing in his mother's vehicle.
Police discovered the victims with obvious trauma inside their Acton residence after Arjun's father reported his inability to contact the family. The teenager was later found and taken into custody in Wayland early on Wednesday.
Investigators revealed that Arjun had allegedly been using the internet, including ChatGPT, to search for theoretical ideas about harming his family. He faces multiple charges, including murder and assault.
