More coverage: 4 killed in Medford pharmacy shootings
On June 19, Father's Day, David Laffer entered Haven Drugs in Medford with the intent to rob the pharmacy of painkillers and killed two employees and two patrons. His wife, Melinda Brady, drove him to the store and was charged with third-degree robbery. Laffer was sentenced to life in prison without parole while Brady received a 25-year sentence.
Photo credit: James Carbone | Murder suspect David Laffer, arrested in connection with the quadruple homicide at Haven Drugs Pharmacy in Medford, is led into Police headquarters Wednesday. (June 22, 2011)
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