Massachusetts man accused of shooting mother amid dispute over foster cats
Ryan Hanafin, 22, is accused of fatally shooting his mother, Andria Hanafin, 49, at their home in Reading, Massachusetts, after repeated arguments over the 84 foster cats she cared for. Prosecutors say he sent his cousin messages about the shooting before fleeing; he has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges.
Andria’s husband found her shortly after midnight on 8 October, and their 13-year-old child was at home when emergency services were called. Police arrested Ryan in Vermont, where his car contained thousands of rounds of ammunition; searches found 19 firearms at the family home. He is being held without bail on the murder charge and is due back in court on 10 November.
- Ryan Hanafin is accused of killing his mother after disputes over foster cats.
- Investigators found 84 cats and 19 firearms at the home.
- Hanafin pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail on the murder charge.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Man allegedly shot mom dead after fight over 84 foster cats in Massachusetts home before sending chilling confession text to cousin”.