A quiet New Hampshire community has been shattered by an unimaginable tragedy, as a mother stands accused of murdering her terminally ill husband and their two young children in what authorities describe as a deeply disturbing case.
Thirty-three-year-old Brittany Buskey, from the town of Northfield, now faces multiple murder charges following the horrific discovery that has left neighbours and investigators struggling to comprehend the scale of the loss.
A Family's Final Hours
According to court documents, the nightmare unfolded when police conducted a welfare check at the family home. What they discovered would haunt even seasoned officers: the bodies of 42-year-old James Buskey, who was battling terminal cancer, alongside the couple's two sons - 8-year-old James Jr. and 6-year-year-old Christian.
"This is one of the most tragic cases I've encountered in my career," stated Attorney General John Formella during a press conference. "The loss of two innocent children and their father, who was already facing his own mortality, is utterly heartbreaking."
The Investigation Unfolds
Authorities revealed that Brittany Buskey initially provided conflicting accounts of what transpired within the family home. Forensic evidence and autopsy results, however, painted a different picture - one that led to her arrest on three counts of second-degree murder.
Neighbours described the family as quiet and kept to themselves, making the allegations even more shocking. "They seemed like a normal family dealing with a difficult situation," one neighbour shared anonymously. "We knew James was sick, but the children were always smiling."
Community in Mourning
The small town of Northfield, with a population of just over 4,000 residents, has been left reeling from the tragedy. Local schools have offered counselling services to students and staff affected by the loss of the two young boys.
As the legal proceedings begin, the community struggles with unanswered questions about what could drive a mother and wife to such extreme violence against her own family during what should have been their final moments together.
The case continues to develop as investigators work to piece together the timeline of events and determine the exact circumstances that led to this devastating outcome for the Buskey family.
