Suspect in Killing of Pitcher’s Family Placed on Suicide Watch

Suspect in Killing of Pitcher’s Family Placed on Suicide Watch
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The wife, child, and mother-in-law of a pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization were killed in Virginia earlier this week, and police arrested their brother. Later, he was placed on suicide watch.

Matthew Thomas Bernard, 18, was arrested on three counts of first-degree murder, officials said in a statement.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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