Affidavit in suburban Massachusetts mother's alleged slaying of children reveals gruesome details
Janette MacAusland, 49, is accused of murdering her two children, Kai, 7, and Ella, 6, in their Wellesley, Massachusetts home before fleeing to Vermont. According to an arrest affidavit, MacAusland told her aunt she had killed the children and attempted suicide, wanting the family to 'go to God together.' She was later taken into custody after shaking her head when asked if her children were safe.
- ▪Janette MacAusland is accused of strangling her two children in their family home in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
- ▪The arrest affidavit states MacAusland told her aunt she killed the children and tried to take her own life.
- ▪MacAusland fled to Vermont, where she was found with a cut on her throat and taken into custody.
- ▪She reportedly told police her children were not okay by shaking her head when questioned.
- ▪Authorities say MacAusland had planned to jump off a bridge but was unable to carry out the act.
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Crime Affidavit in suburban Massachusetts mother's alleged slaying of children reveals gruesome details Janette MacAusland, 49, allegedly strangled Kai, 7, and Ella, 6, in their Massachusetts family home By Peter D'Abrosca Fox News Published April 28, 2026 12:32pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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