Mental State at Heart of Eaton Trial | Montpelier News

Prosecutors have rested their case against Jason Eaton, accused of gunning down three college students in a chilling November 2023 attack—leaving one paralyzed. The jury now weighs whether Eaton was mentally sound at the time. Witnesses, including victims and forensic experts, testified that Eaton silently opened fire from his porch; police later found the matching Ruger pistol and ammo in his apartment, with casings confirmed to be from it. Despite the defense’s pushback on intent, the judge ruled the use of a firearm without justification is clear—and Eaton now faces life if convicted on three attempted murder charges. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-09-15/jason-eaton-trail-prosecution-rests-case More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d3da38c412d58ff5 Report issues to [email protected].