Brian Crossman Jr is an alleged killer from Vermont who has been charged with the murders of his father, stepmother and stepbrother
According to police reports Brian Crossman Jr allegedly fatally shot 46-year-old Brian Crossman Sr.; his stepmother, 41-year-old Erica (Pawlusiak) Crossman; and his 13-year-old stepbrother, Colin Taft.
Following the triple homicide Brian Crossman Jr would flee and would ultimately be arrested in New York State. Now he is being held without bond as the extradition process back to Vermont begins
Police in Vermont are still trying to figure out why the twenty two year old would fatally shoot the three victims
Brian Crossman Jr News
UPDATE: Brian Crossman Jr., 22, of Granville, New York, made an initial appearance Friday afternoon in Warren County Court in Lake George, New York, on a charge of being a fugitive from justice.
The charge relates to an arrest warrant for him obtained by the Vermont State Police on three counts of aggravated murder arising from the Sept. 15, 2024, triple homicide of his father, stepmother and stepbrother in Pawlet, Vermont.
Crossman Jr. was remanded to the Warren County Jail without bail pending another hearing in New York court next week. Arrangements for his extradition to Vermont remain pending.
The Vermont State Police on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect in the killings of three people last weekend in Pawlet.
Brian Crossman Jr., 23, of Granville, N.Y., faces three counts of aggravated murder arising from 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. Evidence shows the killings occurred early Sunday morning, Sept. 15, inside the family home on Vermont Route 133 that Crossman Sr. shared with his wife and stepson.
After the Vermont warrant was issued, the New York State Police located Crossman Jr. and took him into custody. He is being detained without bail pending an appearance before a New York judge and the initiation of proceedings for his extradition to Vermont. His initial court appearance in New York was expected to occur at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Glens Falls. The timing of his return to Vermont currently is unknown.
The Vermont State Police investigation identified significant evidence that linked Crossman Jr. to the killings, including digital information, statements, injuries, and various interviews. The case is outlined in an affidavit of probable cause in support of the arrest warrant, which is filed with the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Rutland.
VSP worked closely throughout this investigation with the office of Rutland County State’s Attorney Ian Sullivan. Investigators thank the greater Pawlet community for their continued patience and understanding as this case unfolded throughout the week
No additional information from the Vermont State Police is available at this time. VSP will send an updated release once Crossman Jr.’s arraignment in Vermont has been scheduled.
