Mother and Grandmother Plotted Children's Deaths | Albany News

A mother and grandmother in Mechanicville plotted to murder four young children before taking their own lives, according to police. The victims—Harper, Hudson, Gavin, and Gracelynn Harmon—were found dead after being given a mix of medications and one stabbed. The women claimed they were protecting the kids from abuse in Utah, but authorities say those claims were unsubstantiated. Evidence including texts, a handwritten letter, pharmacy records, and surveillance footage points to premeditation. Police Chief William Rabbitt urged the community to honor the children’s lives, not their deaths, as the investigation closes on this devastating case. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1a0896c1bc302b0