Vermont State Police released new information after MacAusland, 49, was arrested when her children, ages 6 and 7, were found dead at her Wellesley home following a welfare check.
MacAusland, who had a visible neck injury, is being held without bail at Marble Valley Correctional Facility and will be arraigned Monday in Rutland Superior Court. The children's names have not been released.
The victims were students at Schofield Elementary School in the Wellesley Public School System. Crisis counselors and support services will be available as the school community mourns this loss.
A court expert was assigned just days before the tragedy. Why did the legal system fail to protect these children?
Neighbors saw a 'well cared for' family. What hidden warning signs of parental homicide does this case reveal?
The mother was found with a neck injury hundreds of miles away. What does this clue suggest about her state of mind?
Beyond a bitter divorce, what drives a professional mother to commit such an unimaginable act against her own children?
How can courts better screen for homicide risk when research shows separation is the most dangerous time for families?
The father filed for divorce and custody. What does the couple's legal battle reveal about the family's final months?