Son Attack Parents; Used a Splitting Maul to Break into Their China Home

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The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office says 40-year-old Jacob Merrill of China was arrested for various charges including aggravated assault and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.

According to WGME, CBS News 13, Merrill reportedly attacked his parents and then used a splitting maul to break into their 51 14th Fire Road in China home. While breaking in he allegedly yelled, “I’m here to kill you.”

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