Woman allegedly killed man while he was watching 'Toy Story'
Share this @internewscast.com

Michelle Yeagher (Connecticut State Police).

In Connecticut, a woman has been incarcerated after allegedly shooting a man dead during a viewing of a beloved Pixar movie with a child, as reported by state authorities.

Michelle Yeagher, 65, faces charges including murder, possessing a firearm while intoxicated, causing risk of injury to a minor, and first-degree reckless endangerment, as per the Connecticut State Police.

The tragic events unfolded late Monday night at a residence on Pratt Road within the Dayville area of Killingly, a quaint town situated approximately 50 miles east of Hartford.

Earlier that evening, Andrew Michael Olson, 39, was enjoying a screening of “Toy Story” alongside a 12-year-old child, whose identity remains confidential, according to legal documents reviewed by NBC affiliate WVIT based in New Britain. Before the night was over, Olson would tragically lose his life.

At 9:31 p.m., authorities discovered Olson with a gunshot wound to his chest. The attending child recounted that the shooting occurred as they were watching the movie, when Yeagher entered the room and opened fire, as stated by officials.

Olson was promptly transported to Day Kimball Hospital, where he ultimately died from his injuries, according to police reports.

Meanwhile, troopers found Yeagher in bed and asked her about the location of the gun used to shoot Olson, according to prosecutors. The defendant allegedly appeared to be highly intoxicated and said she was not sure where the gun had been placed, law enforcement claim.

During an initial interview after being detained, Yeagher allegedly tried to justify the shooting, according to investigators.

“He tried to kill me,” the defendant allegedly told police on the night in question. “I shot him. He came after me, I shot him.”

The woman allegedly went on to say she was in the bedroom when Olson came after her – describing some difficulty unlocking her gun safe before firing her weapon, police say.

Yeagher allegedly told investigators that Olson and the child came over earlier that night and then she went to bed.

That explanation, of course, did not align with what the 12-year-old told investigators. Then, the defendant”s story allegedly changed.

Yeagher was subsequently handcuffed and taken out of the residence on a stretcher around 11:30 p.m., according to a report by Hartford-based CBS affiliate WFSB.

The defendant was interviewed again the next morning.

On Tuesday, she allegedly told investigators she was upset from dealing with various issues throughout the day and started drinking that night. Later, Yeagher allegedly said she woke up terrified and retrieved her gun but did not remember anything until she heard Olson in a state of distress. Next, the defendant allegedly said she saw an injured person lying on the ground, according to law enforcement.

Yeagher is currently being detained in the Connecticut State Department of Correction on $1 million bond, records show.

She is next slated to appear in court on Dec. 11.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Prominent Sydney Solicitor Faces Charges in Massive $25 Million Fraud Scandal

A Sydney solicitor has been charged after allegedly helping facilitate a scheme…

Shocking Incident: Gainesville Man Arrested After Threatening Tree Service Worker with Firearm

In Gainesville, Florida, a troubling incident from 2024 has resurfaced with the…

Suspect in Labor Figure’s Murder Admits to Additional Assault Charge

A man facing charges in connection with the death of Labor figure…

Teen’s Killer Spared Additional Sentence Despite Prison Assault Incident

A judge recently expressed frustration over his limited ability to impose a…

Tragic Drunk Driving Incident on Golf Cart: Man Learns His Fate After Wife’s Fatal Fall

Background: The neighborhood where Christina Theodosiou died after falling from a golf…

Tragic Neglect: Authorities Charge Couple for Starving Child by Neglecting Feeding Tube

Left inset: Megan Fredrick (KXTV/YouTube). Right inset: Sherwood Johnson (KXLY/YouTube). Background: The…

Silent Attack: Man Arrested for Machete Assault on Ex-Partner, Authorities Report

Background: The Green Bay, Wis., neighborhood where David Mairena-Garcia allegedly attacked his…

Father Charged After Disturbing Threat Against Infant Sparks Concern

Inset: Marcellaus N. Malone (Clermont County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The Clermont County…

Deadly ‘Quick Draw’ Game Ends Tragically: Man Killed by Friend, Police Report

Samuel Rolando Colon (Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office). Background: Authorities responding to…

Shocking Home Invasion: Kidnapping Uncovered by Disturbing Blood Trail

Two men have been seriously injured in a terrifying home invasion and…

Unattended Bag Sparks Travel Chaos: Major Airport Faces Security Scare and Delays

The discovery of an unattended bag forced parts of Perth Airport to…

Teenager Arrested and Charged in Widower’s Kidnapping and Murder Case

The investigation into the tragic case of Chris Baghsarian’s alleged mistaken-identity kidnapping…