A 64-year-old grandmother in New York has been named as a suspect in a shocking case involving the deaths of five family members, including her own daughter and four grandchildren, police have confirmed.
Mechanicville Police Chief William Rabbitt identified Amy Steadman as the suspect in what investigators believe to be a case of intentional poisoning inside an apartment unit.
Authorities said the victims include 44-year-old Sarah Myers and her four children — Harper Harmon, 13, Hudson Harmon, 11, and 10-year-old twins Gavin and Gracelynn Harmon.
Police revealed that evidence recovered from the scene, including over-the-counter medication and a handwritten note, strongly suggests deliberate poisoning.
Officials said preliminary investigations indicate no involvement of any external suspects, pointing instead to evidence within the family unit.
The victims were discovered after police conducted a welfare check on June 23, following concerns from neighbours who had not seen the family for several days.
Investigators described the time of death as “an extended period,” while also noting the children were not enrolled in public schooling.
Authorities said the case remains under active investigation as they work to determine the motive behind the tragic incident.
