Son Waives Extradition After Allegedly Killing Family in Vermont

On September 15, a tragic incident occurred in Pawlet, Vermont, where Brian Crossman Jr., a 23-year-old from Granville, New York, is accused of killing three family members: his father, Brian Crossman Sr., 46, his stepmother, Erica Pawlusiak Crossman, 41, and his stepbrother, Colin Taft, 13. The young man was reportedly spending the weekend with them while his mother was away. The couple had married just two months prior, and concerns about Crossman Jr.'s behavior had been raised by Erica, who expressed feeling unsafe around him. After the shootings, Crossman Jr. called the police to report the incident, claiming he found the victims shot and the house covered in blood. However, upon meeting with law enforcement, he was found with blood on his clothes, which he attributed to attempting to move his deceased father. Investigators discovered multiple firearms and ammunition in the home, raising further suspicions about the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Crossman Jr. was admitted to a mental health unit shortly after the incident and was arrested on September 19. He faces serious charges, including three counts of aggravated murder, and has waived his right to an extradition hearing, indicating he will be transferred to Vermont to face the legal consequences of his actions. The case highlights the complexities of familial relationships, mental health issues, and the tragic outcomes that can arise from them, as well as the ongoing investigation into the events leading up to this horrific crime.