Maniac accused of killing mom, sister before blowing up NYC home charged with murder as cops reveal pets died in blaze
Metro Maniac accused of killing mom, sister before blowing up NYC home charged with murder as cops reveal pets died in blaze By Amanda Woods Published July 28, 2026, 11:35 p.m. Add The New York Post on Google The Queens maniac who allegedly gunned down his mom and sister before blowing up their shared home over the weekend was charged Tuesday with their murder – as authorities revealed a dog and cat were killed in the fire. Kegan Thomas, 33 – who was still recovering in the hospital after being shot by responding cops – was charged with murder, attempted murder, arson, aggravated cruelty to animals and criminal possession of a weapon in the violent Saturday afternoon ordeal, police said.
- ▪Metro Maniac accused of killing mom, sister before blowing up NYC home charged with murder as cops reveal pets died in blaze By Amanda Woods Published July 28, 2026, 11:35 p.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google The Queens maniac who allegedly gunned down his mom and sister before blowing up their shared home over the weekend was charged Tuesday with their murder – as authorities revealed a dog and cat were killed in
- ▪Kegan Thomas, 33 – who was still recovering in the hospital after being shot by responding cops – was charged with murder, attempted murder, arson, aggravated cruelty to animals and criminal possession of a weapon in the violent Saturday af
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