Police Suspect Amy Steadman in 6 Deaths in Mechanicville as Poisoning Evidence Emerges
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Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 25
Police Suspect Amy Steadman in 6 Deaths in Mechanicville as Poisoning Evidence Emerges
3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 25
Summary
Mechanicville police said 64-year-old Amy Steadman is suspected in the deaths of her 44-year-old daughter, four grandchildren and herself after officers found six bodies in an apartment Tuesday.
Investigators said evidence points to intentional poisoning, citing numerous prescription and over-the-counter medications, a handwritten note and other circumstantial evidence recovered inside the home.
One child also suffered fatal sharp-force injuries, while police said they have found no evidence that any outside person was involved; toxicology tests are still pending.
The victims were Sarah Myers and her children Harper, 13, Hudson, 11, Gavin, 10, and Gracelynn, 10, all found after neighbors reported not seeing the family for days.
The deaths remain under investigation in Mechanicville, about 18 miles north of Albany, with police still working to determine motive and the precise cause of death.