Police conclude grandmother murdered daughter and four grandchildren in New York

Authorities in New York found 64-year-old Amy Steadman, her 44-year-old daughter Sarah Myers, and four grandchildren—Harper (13), Hudson (11), and 10-year-old twins Gavin and Gracelyn—dead in a home. Police discovered the bodies on Tuesday after a neighbor reported concerns about not seeing the family for several days. Investigators found a handwritten note strongly implicating Steadman in the deaths of her relatives. Evidence suggests the victims died from intentional poisoning, with police identifying prescription and over-the-counter medications at the scene; Channel 13 reports that syringes were also found. One child sustained a knife injury, while the others showed signs of poisoning. Police determined that no other individuals were involved in the incident. According to law enforcement sources, Steadman was distressed over a court decision to award temporary custody of the children to their father, Brady Harmon, for two months.