How Could You? Hall of Shame-Ty Carter case-Adult death

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From Chelsea, Maine, on June 11, 2025, Ty Carter,22, was murdered along with his adoptive father Christopher Hunnewell , 43.

A juvenile foster child was arrested at “Windsor Road around 8:37 p.m. Wednesday [June 11, 2025], where the two men were found dead inside.😔

“Their bodies were taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for autopsies. ”

The “juvenile was arrested at the scene that night and charged with murder. He was taken to Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.

Officials said there is no threat to the public. They have not said what initially led officers to the home, and are not releasing any other information at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.”

State police release identities of two men killed in Chelsea homicide case
[NBC Maine 6/13/25]

“Maine lawmakers have ordered a review after a teenager in foster care allegedly murdered two people he was living with in Chelsea.”

“On Wednesday, the Maine Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee unanimously approved an investigation into any interactions between the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the teenager.

Republican lawmakers requested the review after learning that Hunnewell’s relatives raised concerns about the teen’s mental health before the killings.”

Lawmakers call for review after foster teen accused of killing 2 in Chelsea

[WGAN 10/17/25]

“The teenager used a knife to attack Christopher Hunnewell. When Ty Carter came to his father’s aid, he was also killed as his fiancée, the sole witness, escaped after being injured and called 911.”

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