A father is in mourning over the untimely demise of his four young children, who were reportedly victims in a tragic murder-suicide involving poison.
In an interview with News Media, the children’s father, Brady Harmon, expressed his deep sorrow and the sense of shock that came with the heartbreaking news. “One can never be prepared for something so horrific,” he shared. “It’s unimaginable.”
According to police, the children’s grandmother is believed to have poisoned the four siblings and their mother before taking her own life in Mechanicville, New York, as disclosed during a press briefing on Thursday.
Authorities suspect a grandmother from Mechanicville, New York of orchestrating a murder-suicide which left her four grandchildren and their mother dead. The bodies were discovered in an apartment last week, according to police reports. (Brady Harmon)
“Evidence recovered from the apartment points to deliberate poisoning using a variety of both prescription and over-the-counter medications,” remarked Mechanicville Police Chief William Rabbitt.
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He added that during an autopsy examination it was discovered that one of the child victims may have “suffered fatal sharp force injuries.”
Amy Steadman, 64, is suspected of killing her grandchildren and her daughter in a murder-suicide plot where police said the victims were poisoned. (Facebook/Meta)
Investigators made their grim discovery during a welfare check at the home on Tuesday, June 23.
MPD named those found dead:
- Amy Steadman, 64
- Sarah Myers, 44
- Harper Harmon, 13
- Hudson Harmon, 11
- Gavin Harmon, 10
- Gracelynn Harmon, 10
During the news conference, police named Steadman as the children’s grandmother. Rabbitt said investigators found a “handwritten note” that may link her to the deaths.
He also said causes of death are pending additional investigation and toxicology testing.
Before the young victims were found dead, Harmon, who lives in Utah, told News Media he was planning on taking his children back to Utah with him for the summer. He never had the chance.
Four children, their mother and grandmother were all found dead in a suspected murder-suicide poisoning plot. (Brady Harmon)
He was fighting an ongoing custody battle with the children’s mother, Myers, he said. He also told News Media he had concerns about the children’s safety and well-being before the tragedy.
His worst fears became realized.
“The system is broken, it takes way too long to get anything done. I spent six and a half years fighting to be able to have access to my kids,” he said.
While the murder investigation continues, Harmon said, “My concern right now is being able to bring my kids home, and have them away from those two monsters that did this to them.”