Colorodo Man Accused of Killing Wife and Daughter with Ax

The Denver Post reports Reginald Maclaren, 81, was accused of murdering his wife and daughter with an ax. Police say he stuffed their bodies into individual trash cans in their Englewood, Colo., living room and dismembered the victims with a saw. Maclaren has been charged with first-degree murder. 

According to the Associated Press, Maclaren allegedly called 911 on Saturday to report the killings, telling the police he knew the suspect and that the person who killed them used a hammer. However, during the investigation authorities were able to develop enough probable cause to arrest Maclaren. 

Maclaren allegedly confessed to killing his wife and daughter, claiming he did so because he lost his job and feared homelessness. He told authorities he "knows they [his wife and daughter] are in a better place" and didn't regret their killings.

According to The Denver Post, Maclaren was assigned a public defender and he is scheduled to make a court appearance on April 3.