Pennsylvania man who killed 8 people was "controlling" patriarch, police say
Summary
A man in Pennsylvania, Matthew Stone Sr., is accused of killing eight people at his home, including his pregnant daughter. Police said he controlled his family strictly and lived in very poor conditions. Investigators are still trying to understand why the shooting happened.Key Facts
- Matthew Stone Sr. allegedly killed his wife, pregnant daughter, two sons, two young children, and two visitors.
- The family home in Erie, Pennsylvania, was described as extremely dirty and in poor repair.
- Stone Sr. had control over his family’s finances and restricted their freedom to leave the house.
- In 2019, Stone Sr. faced domestic violence charges involving a gun but the charges were dropped.
- Family members reported concerns about Stone Sr.’s mental health, physical health, and possible methamphetamine use.
- Angelina Stone, the pregnant daughter, planned to leave the home and had packed belongings.
- The shooting occurred after a brief call from Angelina to her aunt; police arrived after gunfire was detected and found Stone Sr. with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Police continue investigating and have not confirmed the exact cause or motive for the shooting.
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