Son Kills Parents with Garden Hoe and Disposes Bodies in Cesspool!

This horrific crime in occurred in July 2008 in the small quiet beach side community of Warren Rhode Island. On July 28^th 2008 the son of James Soares (age 60) and Marian Soares (age 53) is accused of killing his parents with a blunt garden hoe and disposing their bodies in their cesspool in their backyard! The couple died of head injuries and skull fractures.

Their son, James Soares Jr. is 24 years old and was living with his parents in their home. According to the local news channel James Jr. was under suspicion because of "a rocky relationship he'd had with his mother" (http://www.wpri.com/Global/story.asp?S=8742651).

It is unclear of a motive for this terrible crime besides disagreements and the rocky relationship with his mother. Whatever the motive this is a horrific murder that is difficult to comprehend whatever the motive might be. Once again; the accused is 24 years old and still living at home with his parents.

It is unclear if Soares has any history of mental illness. There was no history of abuse in the home.

Currently Soares is being held at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institution awaiting his bail hearing on Aug 8^th. . When Soares appeared in court for arraignment he only stated his name, age and home of record when asked by the judge. He cannot afford a lawyer and is being provided a public defendant.

There is nothing that can justify this horrific crime. The police report does not report any sign of self- defense. It currently appears that this was premeditated murder.

According to Warren Police Chief Thomas Gordon the case is still on going and the investigation is not over just because there is an arraignment.

References:

http://www.wpri.com/Global/category.asp?C=468&nav=menu20_1

http://www.projo.com/ri/warren/content/WARREN_MURDER_07-29-08_6EB13Q8_v22.3f5e630.html

http://www.eastbayri.com/story/297704123781229.php