Indian Origin Teen Arjun Aravind Charged Mother Brother Murder Massachusetts

The 17-year-old was apprehended in Wayland on Wednesday morning after allegedly fleeing Acton in his mother’s car a day earlier, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said.

He has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of assault and battery on a household or family member, two counts of assault and battery, use of a vehicle without authority and theft of a motor vehicle in connection with the two deaths.

The teen allegedly showed “some concerning behaviour, including using the internet and ChatGPT” to make searches “regarding the killing of his family,” Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said.

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