Man Who Allegedly Killed Blake Bivens’s Wife, Mother-in-Law, and Baby Arraigned

(L)-Joan Bernard, Emily Bivens, and Bivens' child in a file photograph. (R)-Matthew Bernard on Aug. 28, 2019. Authorities said Bernard is charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Pittsylvania County Sheriff Office

The 18-year-old man who authorities said killed his sister, mother, and sister’s baby appeared in court in Virginia on Sept. 12.

Matthew Bernard, 18, is charged with murdering Joan Bernard, 62, Emily Bivens, 25, and Cullen Bivens, 14 months.