Affidavit in suburban Massachusetts mother's alleged slaying of children reveals gruesome details
Janette MacAusland, 49, of Wellesley, Massachusetts, is accused of strangling her two children, 7-year-old Kai and 6-year-old Ella, in their home before fleeing to Vermont, where she was arrested. According to an arrest affidavit, MacAusland told her aunt she tried to kill herself and wanted the family to 'go to God together.' She later confessed to police that she strangled the children and left them in her bed. MacAusland has been charged with two counts of murder and waived her right to fight extradition back to Massachusetts.
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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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