Murder suspect had ‘a lot of issues’
Donald Rudolph, 18, who is charged with killing his mother, sister, and his mother’s boyfriend in Weymouth, used to live with Ronnie Lippet before dislocating the former football player’s jaw.
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An angel and flowers were placed in front of the Weymouth home where three people were murdered.
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Donald Rudolph, 18, has been charged with murdering his mother, sister, and his mother's boyfriend at the home.
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According to Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, the bodies of Rudolph's mother and sister were discovered in this garage.
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Rudoph once lived with former New England Patriots player Ronnie Lippett (pictured) as a foster child until he dislocated Lippett's jaw.
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Police tape surrounded the Weymouth home where officers allegedly found Rudolph as he climbed out of a basement window.
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