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A man facing charges for the murder of his fiancée and her two children is claiming one of his alter-egos committed the horrific act. Charles Broomfield, 44, spoke from Kent County Jail in Michigan, revealing in a video interview with Wood TV 8 on February 6 that he “just snapped” and “blacked out,” attributing the crime to battles with his inner demons.
Police records indicate that Broomfield confessed to the killings of three individuals. This admission was documented in a probable cause affidavit acquired by Wood TV 8. Broomfield elaborated that one of his multiple personalities—names he listed as Chucky, Charlay, Charlie, and Charles—was responsible for the shooting on January 27.
Authorities were alerted to a shooting incident in Grand Rapids, whereupon arrival they found three victims deceased. According to a press release issued to Oxygen by the police department, the victims were identified as Jacqueline Neill, Cameron Kilpatrick, and Michael Kilpatrick. Wood TV 8 identified them as Broomfield’s fiancée and her teenage sons.
Broomfield shared that one of his multiple personalities—listing their names as Chucky, Charlay, Charlie, Charles—shot the victims Jan. 27.
When police responded to a shooting in Grand Rapids, according to a press release sent to Oxygen by the department, they discovered three deceased victims. A court document obtained by Oxygen lists the victims as Jacqueline Neill, Cameron Kilpatrick, and Michael Kilpatrick dead. (Wood TV 8 cites them as his fiancée and her teen sons.)
Broomfield was arrested on three counts of homicide, first-degree premeditated murder and three weapons charges, according to court records obtained by Oxygen. Broomfield is being held without bond at the Kent County Jail.
Broomfield told the station that he and Neill met eight years ago through the dating app Tinder, admitting, “she’s one of the best things that ever happened to me.”
The night before the killing, the couple—who share a son—had a fight, according to Broomfield, and the next morning, he received a break up text from Neill.
During a subsequent argument, he admitted he “snapped,” confirming to the outlet that he grabbed his gun and pulled the trigger. Broomfield said that afterward, he cried and called 911.
Though Broomfield initially told police that two intruders had broken into the home and killed Neill and her sons, Broomfield later confessed.
At the house, according to court documents obtained by ABC, officers found a #1 Dad keychain and a photo of their 5-year-old son, who was reportedly home at the time of the shootings and unharmed.
Broomfield told Wood TV 8 that his multiple personalities were present that day, insisting, “I know I’m not a bad guy.” However, he noted he is not preparing for an insanity defense. “I have no criminal record,” he said. “I never hurt anybody a day in my life.”
However, police are apprehensive.
As Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker told Oxygen, “We have seen no evidence that would support his claim he has made to the media.”
An attorney for Broomfield did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Oxygen. It is unclear whether Broomfield has entered a plea.
Broomfield will appear in a probable cause conference on Feb. 10, according to WWMT-TV, and a preliminary examination on Feb. 17.