MARSHFIELD, MASS. (WHDH) - Authorities have issued an alert for a man wanted in connection with the murder of an elderly couple at their home in Marshfield, according to Plymouth District Attorney Tim Cruz.
Law enforcement said an arrest warrant will be issued for Christopher Keeley, 27, for the homicide of Carl and Vicki Mattson, both age 70, who were found stabbed and bludgeoned to death at their home on Gotham Hill Drive on Tuesday night.
“Last night, at about 9:19 p.m., Marshfield Police received a call for a well-being check at 75 Gotham Hill Drive,” DA Cruz said during a news conference Wednesday morning. “Upon arrival, officers discovered the bodies of a male and a female with obvious signs of trauma and they were determined to be deceased.”
Cruz said Keeley was acquainted with the victims and noted that the homicide appeared to be a targeted attack.
According to police, Keeley, who goes by the nickname “Crispy,” may have dyed his hair red and is not believed to be in the Marshfield area.
A BOLO alert issued by authorities described Keeley as being 5 feet, 7 inches tall and a weighing about 140 pounds. It said he is known to carry knives and may be armed.
The alert also described the Jeep Wrangler allegedly connected to the suspect, which police later found unoccupied.
Authorities ask that anyone with any information on where he may be call 911 immediately. Those with info are also asked to call Trooper Cali Gately of the MSP Detective Unit at (774) 434-5999 and/or Detective Tim Chiappini of Marshfield PD at (774) 380-4289.
In a statement Wednesday night, Keely’s family said, “The Mass State Police have been given the full cooperation of Mr. Keeley’s family. The events that are alleged to have occurred are shocking and truly devastating to all involved. Our hearts go out to the entire Mattson family for their loss. At this point in time, the Keeley family respectfully requests that members of the media please respect their privacy as they begin to process this senseless tragedy.”
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