In the quiet community of Westbrook, Maine, a somber discovery was made in February 1968, unveiling a tragic end for the Allard family. Inside their home off Bridgton Road, the bodies of 43-year-old Frances Allard, her husband Roger, and their 12-year-old daughter Susan were found. The house had grown cold, its oil supply depleted, and the victims had succumbed to gunshot wounds.
The scene within the Allard residence painted a grim picture of the family's final moments.
Investigators piecing together the events would ultimately uncover a heartbreaking truth. The perpetrator was not an outside intruder but a member of the family. Evidence found at the home, including two rifles and a detailed six-page note, pointed to a devastating murder-suicide.
The investigation concluded that the couple's 19-year-old son, Peter Allard, was responsible for the deaths of his mother, Frances, his father, and his younger sister. After taking the lives of his family members with a rifle, he then used a different firearm to take his own life. The discovery of the note left behind provided a chilling glimpse into the circumstances that led to the tragic loss of the entire family.
