Winchester Murder Suspect Caught in North Carolina

By John Waller and Jason Claffey

Matthew McAveeney, the man wanted for murder in connection with the death of his 70-year-old mother, Barbara McAveeney, in Winchester last week, was apprehended Tuesday in Belmont, North Carolina.

Authorities charged McAveeney, 46, after his mother’s battered body was found on Oct. 14 at her Swanton Street residence.

McAveeney will be transported to Massachusetts for a court hearing.

The Associated Press reported he was captured at a store parking lot in Belmont.

Winchester Police Chief Kenneth Albertelli issued the following statement:

“I am pleased with the amazing level of cooperation and hard work shown by police across multiple jurisdictions, who worked together to ensure that this alleged killer would not remain on the loose. This was a horrible crime, and all we can do as police officers is ensure that justice is served.”

Previous coverage

• Winchester Murder Suspect Remains on the Run
• Winchester Police Release Photo of Murder Suspect
• Police Search for Man in Alleged Beating Death of Mother
• Death in Winchester Being Investigated

Photo credit: Winchester police