From The Boston Globe · · 1m
Wellesley Woman Indicted for Killing Two Children
Wellesley woman Janette MacAusland indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for killing 6-year-old Ella and 7-year-old Kai.
In brief
Wellesley woman Janette MacAusland indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for killing 6-year-old Ella and 7-year-old Kai. Janette MacAusland, 49, was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for killing her two children, Ella and Kai, in their Wellesley home. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Indictment
Janette MacAusland, 49, was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for killing her two children, Ella and Kai.
Children Found Dead
Police found Ella, 6, and Kai, 7, dead in their Wellesley home after MacAusland arrived distraught at her aunt’s house in Vermont.
Timeline of Events
MacAusland killed the children on or about April 22, then fled to Vermont where she tried to jump off a bridge but failed.
Self-Harm Attempt
MacAusland had a large gash on her throat and claimed she tried to kill herself after stating she killed her children.
Arraignment Date
MacAusland is scheduled to be arraigned in Norfolk Superior Court on November 3, facing life in prison without parole if convicted.
The main idea
Janette MacAusland, 49, was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for killing her two children, Ella and Kai, in their Wellesley home.
