A Massachusetts teen has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, a case that has stunned the community of Sharon. Lucas Larson, 17, was arrested and is due in Norfolk Superior Court following his indictment by a grand jury, as reported by Boston 25 News. The victim, Brad Larson, 62, was found with "obvious injuries" in his home on Deerfield Road on November 2, 2023.
Sharon Police Chief Stephen Coffey described the late Larson as a "well-known and much respected member of the Sharon community." Meanwhile, details surrounding the cause of Lucas Larson’s extended hospitalization since the incident have not been disclosed, this information was given by Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey. CBS Boston reported that authorities are possibly presenting "a limited amount of additional detail" at the arraignment.
Before his untimely death, Brad Larson served as the former president of the Sharon Historical Society and worked in the Boston Children's Museum for over a decade. He was recognized for using storytelling in technology, notably with an exhibit focusing on climate change. In a statement from November, Boston Children's Museum President and CEO Carole Charnow expressed her shock over the tragedy, calling Larson "a kind and generous person" who was dedicated to connecting people through stories, as NBC Boston captured.
The Lawson family's ordeal has drawn significant attention, not only due to the nature of the crime but also because, the deceased was so intertwined in the fabric of the community. "I was completely floored just couldn’t believe the news," Paul Lauenstein, a board member of the Sharon Historical Society and friend of Brad lamented in an interview with Boston 25 News. The Sharon Police Department extends its "sincere condolences to Brad Larson's family and the many residents touched by his death," added Chief Coffey. As the community grapples with this loss, the eyes of Sharon now turn to the courthouse, seeking answers to a crime that has shaken the town to its core.
