Granville man charged in Vermont triple homicide

Man charged with murder of his family in Vermont

Brian Crossman Jr. is being held at the Warren County Correctional Facility. He is charged with three counts of murder for allegedly shooting and killing his father, Brian Crossman Sr., his stepmother, Ericka Crossman, and his 13-year-old stepbrother Colin Taft.

A Granville man has been arrested in the killing of his father, stepmother and stepbrother in Vermont.  

Brian Crossman Jr., 23, is charged with three counts of aggravated murder in the fatal shootings of his father, 46-year-old Brian Crossman Sr.; his stepmother, 41-year-old Erica (Pawlusiak) Crossman; and his 13-year-old stepbrother, Colin Taft.

Vermont State Police said the killings happened early on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 15 in the family home on Vermont Route 133 that Crossman Sr. shared with his wife and stepson.

Crossman Jr. is being detained without bail and was scheduled to be in court around 2:30 p.m. Friday in Glens Falls.

Investigators obtained significant evidence tying Crossman Jr. to the killings including digital information, statements, injuries and interviews, police said.

Vermont State Police worked with the office of Rutland County State’s Attorney Ian Sullivan. Investigators thanked the greater Pawlet community for their patience as the case unfolded.

This is a developing story. NewsChannel 13 is working to obtain more information and will bring you updates on air and online.