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Man Accused of Killing Brother, Sister-in-Law, and Nieces Over Affair Funds

Published January 13, 2026, 06:20
Man Accused of Killing Brother, Sister-in-Law, and Nieces Over Affair Funds

Paul Caneiro, a businessman from New Jersey, is on trial for the gruesome murder of his brother, sister-in-law, and two nieces. According to the prosecution, Caneiro killed his brother's family with gunfire and stabbing after his brother discovered he was embezzling funds from the family business to finance an affair. The perpetrator is alleged to have prepared for the crime by cutting off the power and stealthily approaching the family while they slept. After the murders, he set fire to the house to cover his tracks. The trial has shocked the public due to the violence and premeditated nature of the crime, as well as the perpetrator's motives.