(NECN: Ally Donnelly, Woburn, Mass.) - Authorities have captured Thomas Mortimer in Bernardston, Massachusetts.
Mortimer, 43, is accused of killing his wife, two children and mother-in-law in their Winchester home. He has been charged with four counts of murder.
On Wednesday, Mortimer's 41-year-old wife, Laura; her 64-year-old mother Ellen Stone, his 4-year-old son Thomas and 2-year-old daughter Charlotte were found dead in their residence. All victims were killed by a combination of blunt force and sharp objects.
Authorities say a fight between Mortimer and his wife preceded the murders. Mortimer left a note inside the home, saying he murdered his family.
Authorities say there are signs in the house that Mortimer may have tried to commit suicide.
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Prior to his arrest, Mortimer was last seen Monday around 6:00 p.m. at his job at M&R Consultants Corp., a Burlington technology consulting firm -- according to the company's president.
