Indian-origin teen kills family at US home; had searched kill family fantasies online
Police officers later entered the house and found Sudha Venkatesan dead in the basement and Siddarth dead on the first floor with visible injuries.
PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin teenager has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother and younger brother at their home in Massachusetts, US.
Arjun Aravind, 17, who lives in Acton, was arrested early Wednesday after an overnight search by police. He has been accused of killing his 45-year-old mother, Sudha Venkatesan, and his 14-year-old brother, Siddarth Aravind.
Officials said Aravind allegedly attacked both victims inside their family home on Martha Lane on Tuesday. He then reportedly fled in his mother's Honda Accord.
The incident came to light when a tutor arrived at the house around 6:30 pm for a scheduled appointment. After being unable to enter the house, she contacted Aravind's father. When he could not reach his wife or sons, he called the police and requested a welfare check.
Police officers later entered the house and found Sudha Venkatesan dead in the basement and Siddarth dead on the first floor with visible injuries. The exact cause of death and the weapon used are still being investigated.
Aravind and his mother's car were missing, leading police to launch a search and alert other law enforcement agencies. Early Wednesday, police in Wayland found the Honda Accord in a parking lot while responding to an unrelated alarm. Aravind was found inside the vehicle and was taken into custody without any incident.
He faces several charges, including two counts of murder, assault and battery, unauthorised use of a vehicle, and vehicle theft.