Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
World
Charlie Jones & Fiona Leishman

Maine gunman Joseph Eaton shot parents and two friends after mum picked him up from jail

A man who killed four people including his parents, on a rampage did so after his mum picked up him from jail just days before.

34-year-old Joseph Eaton has confessed to police that he shot and killed his parents, Cynthia Eaton, 62, and David Eaton, 66, as well as their friends, Robert Eger, 72, and Patti Eger, 62, at the Eger's home.

Colonel Bill Ross of the Maine State Police confirmed at a press conference on Wednesday, April 19, that Robert, Patti and Cynthia were all found inside the house in the quiet town of Bowdoin, Maine.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.