Paul Caneiro was also accused of setting his own home on fire the day his brother, sister-in-law and niece and nephew were killed.
A New Jersey man was charged Thursday in the deaths of his brother, sister-in-law and niece and nephew.
Paul Caneiro, 51, was charged with four counts of murder in the slaying of Keith Caniero, 50, Jennifer Caneiro, 45, Jesse Caneiro, 11, and Sophia, 8. The family was found dead after a blaze consumed their Colts Neck home on November 20.
Paul Caneiro, 51, was charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of his brother and family. Caneiro was also accused of setting his own home on fire. Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office
Caneiro also faced a new charge of aggravated arson and charges of possession of a firearm and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, according to warrants. He was previously charged with second-degree aggravated arson after he allegedly set his own home on fire just hours before his brother and family were found dead at their home.
