Man allegedly kills wife, daughter with ax and saw

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On March 25, the Englewood Police Department arrested Reginald Maclaren, 81, after he allegedly killed his wife and adult daughter with an ax to prevent them from becoming homeless.

Police documents say he was arrested on multiple charges, including murder in the rst degree and a weapons charge.

According to the arrest a davit, Maclaren allegedly admitted to killing his wife, Bethany Maclaren, 70, and daughter, Ruth Maclaren, 35, because his family was running out of money and would not be able to a ord their home anymore.

Maclaren went to the emergency