There, at Annett Wayside Park, Armando Barron beat and tortured Amerault, at times trying to force his wife to hurt or kill Amerault, which she refused. Barron was sentenced tolife in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 45 years, for assaulting and murdering their son, Jonathan Amerault of Keene. Documents refer to the victim of Armando Barrons assaults as B.B. but charges align with allegations Britany Barron made that her husband violently assaulted her prior to the murder in Rindge, and also afterward. Judge Elizabeth Leonard sentenced the Jaffrey resident to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 45 years, for assaulting and murdering Keene resident Jonathan Amerault. Two people were arrested Friday in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old New Hampshire man. She also found fingerprints belonging to Britany Barron on a can of spray paint that had been entered into evidence, Martinez said. Man Allegedly Killed 'Kind and Loving' Wife Before Dousing House with Gasoline with Their 2 Kids Inside, A Texas Woman Was Found Dead, Dismembered in 2019. Investigators have determined that Armando Barron lured Jonathan Amerault to Annette Wayside Park in Rindge, New Hampshire in the overnight hours between Saturday, September 19, 2020, and Sunday, September 20, 2020. Enraged, Armando allegedly beat her, stuck a gun in her mouth and strangled her on their bed, causing her to pass out, the arrest warrant affidavit states. Armando Barron allegedly discovered that Britany Barron was having an affair with Amerault and then used her cell phone to lure Amerault to a park in Rindge, according to court records. According to the defendant, He was just going, Ugh, Ugh, Ugh, over and over again, Agati wrote. By Ryan Spencer THE KEENE SENTINEL. In his Anywhere. CONCORD, N.H. - The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most of New Hampshire on Friday and Saturday. Jack Rooney can be reached at 352-1234, extension 1404, or jrooney@keenesentinel.com. Armando Barron next ordered his wife to drive the Subaru to their Jaffrey home, where they retrieved camping gear. Cheshire County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Leonard speaks Friday afternoon during Armando Barron's sentencing hearing. var photocredit = "'Courtesy photos' 'Britany Barron'"; InDepthNH fulfills the press watchdog role as envisioned by the founders of our democracy. KEENE During the opening arguments at the trial for accused murderer Armando Barron, the defense pointed the finger of blame at his wife, Britany Barron, as the killer, not merely a victim of domestic violence. Armando Barron, 30, and Britany Barron, 31, both of Jaffrey, are presently in custody at the Cheshire County House of Corrections, charged in the murder of Jonathan Amerault, 25. Britany Barron testified she feared for her life as she and Armando drove separate vehicles to a campsite north of Errol, where she removed Ameraults head from his body, dragged his corpse into the woods and helped conceal his car on her husbands orders. Armando Barron then shot Amerault three times, killing him, according to Slopers affidavit. Some hunters in the Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant had come across Britany Barron and told her she was trespassing and that she was in danger from bears. Before Armando Barron allegedly murdered Jonathan Amerault, he savagely beat his wife and even put a loaded gun in her mouth, according to court records. Before the relationship could go anywhere, Armando Barron found the texts and made murderous choices, according to court records. Telephone: 603-271-3658. //var LBtag_id = document.getElementById('buylinkLBjfBarronsentencing-ml-053122,ph2'); High 43F. Two people were arrested Friday in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old New Hampshire man. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Armando Barron, 32, is charged with first-degree murder, which carries a maximum punishment of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Arraignment on these indictments will be scheduled in Cheshire County Superior Court. During opening arguments last week, Taggart-Hampton said her client does not dispute several of the assault and domestic-violence charges related to beating Britany and kicking Amerault in the head. She said he beat her, then took her to Annett Wayside Park in Rindge and used her phone to lure Amerault there, striking her in the face as he drove. These articles are being shared by partners in The Granite State News Collaborative. By Susan Dromey Heeter, Joyful MusingsEvery year, Kat Murphy organizes the Prominence Boutique in Newmarket, New Hampshires Community Church. Armando Barron has been charged with capital murder. The conservation officers reported seeing blood run out of the bound tarp covering Ameraults headless body. There were no weekends away; there were no hookups at work, no sexual contact. September 25, 2020, Contact: If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. When asked by the judge if he would like to provide a statement, he declined. When Ameraults mother reported her son missing, police learned that Britany Barron had suddenly called her work and announced she quit and was moving away. 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Therriault said she could not determine the origin of the third bullet because it had fragmented in Amerault's body. Agati said once discovery reports in the case are complete, he also plans to make an offer to Armando Barron, and Ruoff gave him a 90-day window to make the offer. In addition to the murder charge, prosecutors have accused Armando Barron of a slew of crimes, including solicitation of murder, solicitation of first-degree assault and domestic-violence charges that allege he assaulted his wife and told her to harm Amerault. '"; var currentheadline = document.getElementById("headline").innerText; And then he just started kicking him and kicking him and kicking him . var photocredit = "'RYAN SPENCER/KEENE SENTINEL' 'Kenneth, left and Justine Amerault speak Friday afternoon at the sentencing hearing for Armando Barron in Cheshire County Superior Court. When Amerault arrived, Britany Barron said her husband assaulted him, put a gun in her hand, and ordered her to shoot Amerault. Kate Giaquinto, Director of Communications Soon after, they found Ameraults abandoned Subaru, which was covered with a tarp and sticks. var photocredit = "'RYAN SPENCER/KEENE SENTINEL' 'Armando Barron enters Cheshire County Superior Court for his sentencing hearing Friday afternoon. Kenneth, left and Justine Amerault speak Friday afternoon at the sentencing hearing for Armando Barron in Cheshire County Superior Court. var sellablestring = "STAFF PHOTO"; All parties are continued to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. 0. She was granted parole last month. The couple lived in Jaffrey. "And she has credit for the time served, so she should be eligible for parole in March." Barron has been incarcerated since late September 2020, after Amerault's body was discovered by N.H. Amerault, an engineer at the biomedical device company in Jaffrey where Britany Barron also worked, was an avid hiker who had summitted all but one of the 67 mountains in northern New England that . Britany, 31, of Jaffrey, was arrested on Thursday and charged with three counts of falsifying physical evidence in conjunction with Amerault's killing, the release states. Invalid password or account does not exist. Armando Barron put Jonathan Amerault in the trunk of Amerault's Subaru, and shot him three times, according to court records. var photocredit = photocredit.toUpperCase(); We depend on your support. Would you like to receive our daily news? Carrie Smith, one of Armando Barrons defense attorneys, said during a dispositional conference held in the Cheshire Superior Court in Keene Wednesday that shes willing to listen to offers from the state. Jonathan pleaded for the defendant to pick up the machete and kill him [referring to Mr. Barron]. Jonathan told her, Just pick up the machete and kill him. Britany told Jonathan, You dont understand, man. In his back. var photocredit = "'' 'Armando Barron'"; His defense attorneys have argued that his wife,. The abject cruelty, the pain and suffering and all that you inflicted on Jonathan that night is unfathomable.. His wife, Britany Barron, 32, pleaded guilty last year to charges of destroying evidence for her role in the murder of Jonathan Amerault. Armando Barron, 32, stands accused of violently killing Jonathan Amerault in 2020 and making his wife decapitate the victim. From the moment Jonathan arrived at the park the evidence comes from one source, Britany Barron And it is her words that you will have to rely on to fill in the blanks, Taggart-Hampton said. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. You have permission to edit this article. Armando Barron is also accused of assaulting his wife prior to the murder, as well as afterward. '"; A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service. When Armando learned that authorities were looking for him and his wife, he returned to the couples home, allegedly ordering her to bury her lovers body, the affidavit says. In both instances, Armando Barron had told his wife and parents what to say, Agati said. Lugo argues that whatever was said cannot be used at trial unless Armando Barron himself commented directly on the case. He punched him. Then He Allegedly Stabbed Her to Death, Mo. if (photocredit.indexOf(sellablestring) > -1) { His wife, Britany Barron, 32, pleaded guilty last year to charges of destroying evidence for her role in the murder of Jonathan Amerault. Signup today! Rachel Martinez, a criminalist with the State Police's forensic lab who specializes in fingerprint analysis, said that in her examination of the evidence, she found a palm print and fingerprints matching Armando Barron's left hand on the rear spoiler of Amerault's vehicle. RYAN SPENCER/KEENE SENTINEL var currentheadline = document.getElementById("headline").innerText; But Britany "would not place her finger on the trigger, it says. During Duval's testimony Monday, she said Amerault had gunshot wounds in both thighs, in his left arm and two in his head, including the fatal shot. var currentLocation = window.location; Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Armando Barron messaged Amerault using Britany's phone to lure him to the park, she said. KEENE Britany Barron took the stand Wednesday, giving tearful testimony against her husband, Armando, in the second day of his murder trial , Britany Barron acknowledged falsifying evidence as she completed her testimony Thursday in the murder trial of her husband, Armando Barron, at, KEENE Jonathan Amerault was an avid hiker. The state is going to ask you to believe every claim she makes. Prior to Duval's testimony Monday, a pair of officials with N.H. State Police took the witness stand to detail their roles in the investigation. In a victim impact statement read aloud during Friday's sentencing hearing, Amerault's motherJustinesaid her son had the most beautiful inner light. He worked as an engineer at Teleflex Medical in Jaffrey and had just bought a home in Keene before his death. Jonathan Amerault was reported missing in Keene on Monday. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Armando then allegedly ordered Britany to decapitate Amerault so that he couldnt be identified by dental records, and Britany allegedly complied, the warrant says. Armando Barron allegedly killed Amerault . The sentence Leonard imposed was in line with what Senior Assistant Attorney General Benjamin Agati, who prosecuted the case, had recommended. Arraignment for Armando Barron will be scheduled in the Cheshire County Superior Court. Pleasedonatehereor send check to the nonprofit NH Center for Public Interest Journalism, 38 Edgewater Drive, Barrington, NH 03825. InDepthNH.org (https://indepthnh.org/2022/03/10/armando-barron-wants-jail-house-calls-kept-out-of-murder-trial/), Armando Barron and Britany Barron (Cheshire County House Of Corrections). }, Armando Barron }, Cheshire County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Leonard speaks Friday afternoon during Armando Barron's sentencing hearing. She tested the revolver prosecutors allege Armando Barron used to shoot Amerault, and found that two of the three bullets found in Amerault's body during the autopsy, including the fatal shot to his head, came from that gun. The defense and prosecution have rested in the murder trial of a New Hampshire man accused of brutally killing his wife's coworker and violently coercing her assistance. Sign up forPEOPLEs free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Shesentenced the Jaffrey resident to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 45 years, for assaulting and murdering Keene resident Jonathan Amerault. [Jonathan] fell. There could be another [bullet] that entered the left arm, the elbow region and re-entered the head if his arm is up around his head, sort of cradling his head, protecting his head. He was also indicted on two counts of solicitation of murder for allegedly soliciting Britany Barron to kill Amerault by shooting him with a firearm and then by applying force to Ameraults neck. The trial is scheduled through June 3. The wounds to Amerault's thighs, Duval said, could have been caused by a single bullet that entered the left leg and re-entered in the right thigh, if he were on the ground in a particular position, which Assistant Attorney General Scott Chase got down on the floor to demonstrate for jurors. His headless body was discovered at a remote campsite in Coos County . var tag_id = document.getElementById('buylinkjfBarronsentencing-ml-053122,ph4'); Duval testified that all of these wounds could have been caused by three bullets the number of shots Britany Barron said her husband fired at Amerault. var currentLocation = window.location; //LBtag_id.innerHTML = ''; Our investigative reporting prompts civil discourse that spurs citizens to action. Amerault was an engineer at Teleflex in Jaffrey, a biomedical company, where he worked with Britany Barron. We reveal wrongdoing, corruption and influence-peddling while giving voice to the disenfranchised. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Domestic Violence one count for knowingly and unlawfully confining a family member, by means of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, so as to interfere substantially with her movements, in that: he grabbed B.B. On that drive and at her house, Britany Barron told police she could hear Ameraults moans. Sixty-two percent of Granite Staters believe that it is a bad time to buy a house in New Hampshire,according to a new surveyfrom the University Patrick French set out on his first solo trip backpacking the entirety of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in 2015 with minimal hiking BOSTON RJ Phipps was hiking up Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington over the weekend with his wife when he took out his camera to shoot a As more snow and ice comes our way in what is proving to be a belated winter, it is time to consider a thorny seasonal question: When a winter Support the RYAN SPENCER/KEENE SENTINEL By InDepthNH Staff After luring Amerault, 25, of Keene, to the isolated park, he allegedly beat him and attempted to coerce his wife, Britany Barron into killing Amerault, before ultimately forcing Amerault into the back of his own car and shooting him multiple times, resulting in his death. A New Hampshire man who had allegedly just learned that his wife was having an affair with a co-worker is accused of killing her lover before forcing her to behead him, say authorities. Armando Barron sent his daughters next door where their grandparents lived and then beat Britany Barron mercilessly, Chase said, he then got out his gun and told his wife to get in the car. Her attorney, Richard Guerriero has said she acted out of fear for her life and safety. Ameraults mother, Justine Amerault of Milford, was the first witness to take the stand in the trial, giving tearful testimony of the last time she saw her son, on Sept. 13, 2020, and her concern for him on Sept. 20 and 21 when he did not respond to a text from her on Sept. 19. Accused killer: Wife lying about lover's murder, beheading. Armando and Britany Barron of Jaffrey have been indicted by a multi-county Grand Jury on crimes related to the murder of Jonathan Amerault. In his victim impact statement, Jonathan Amerault's father, Kenneth Amerault, addressed Barron directly. The wrong person is on trial for the murder of Jonathan Amerault, Armando Barrons lawyer Morgan Taggart-Hampton told the jury Tuesday afternoon at Cheshire County Superior Court in Keene. Arraignment for Britany Barron will be scheduled in Coos County Superior Court. Shesentenced the Jaffrey resident to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 45 years, for assaulting and murdering Keene resident Jonathan Amerault. Concord Monitor. Armando then told her to step on Amerault's neck and she also cut Amerault's wrists with a knife on her husband's orders, she said. Couple charged in death of missing New Hampshire man, IN NUBIAN SQUARE AT 6:00 P.M. ERIKA: THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS ANNOUNCED TWO ARRESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER OF A 25-YEAR-OLD MAN. The first day of the trial began with preliminary opening arguments in the morning. Create a password that only you will remember. (age 31) on the evening of September 19, 2020, consistent with the earlier joinder of the pending litigation against him in Cheshire County Superior Court: In addition, two complaints were filed by the Office of the Attorney General charging Armando Barron for the misdemeanor offenses of Domestic Violence for knowingly causing unprivileged physical contact against a family member, B.B., by striking her in the head while inside their residence, and later while inside a motor vehicle.