Massachusetts man arrested for murder of mother after body found burning on front lawn

Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O’Keefe and Truro Police Chief Jamie Calise announced today that as a result of a request for a well-being check and a separate report of a fire, emergency personnel responded to a location in Truro at approximately 9:30 pm Friday night.

Upon arrival, responders encountered a man outside of the house and a fire on the front lawn. As the emergency personnel realized that it was a body that was burning, the man ran into the house and locked the door. The Cape Cod Regional SWAT Team responded and ultimately made entry into the home placing the man into custody.

The suspect, 34-year-old Adam Howe, has subsequently been charged with Murder.

According to the DA’s Office, evidence suggests that the decedent is 70-year-old Susan Howe, the mother of Adam Howe.

Arrangements are being made to have Howe evaluated for mental health issues as a result of conversations with and information from family members.

The matter remains under investigation by State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s Office, Truro Police, and the State Fire Marshalls Office.