Indiana man arrested for deadly package bomb attack on Vermont teen

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On this day in history, an Indiana man named Chris Dean was arrested for sending a package bomb that killed a 17-year-old Vermont teenager named Chris Marquis. Marquis was killed when he opened the package at his home in Fair Haven, Vermont. Investigators say Marquis had angered Dean by ripping him off in a deal to sell CB radio equipment, leading Dean to intentionally target Marquis with the deadly pipe bomb sent via UPS.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the dangers of package bombs and the need for heightened vigilance around suspicious deliveries, especially when there are personal disputes or vendettas involved. It also underscores the importance of thorough investigations by law enforcement to track down perpetrators of these types of violent crimes.

The details

According to authorities, Chris Dean, an Indiana resident, intentionally targeted 17-year-old Chris Marquis by sending him a pipe bomb via UPS. Marquis was killed when he opened the package at his home in Fair Haven, Vermont. Investigators say Marquis had angered Dean by ripping him off in a deal to sell CB radio equipment, leading Dean to seek deadly retaliation.

• On March 20, the package bomb attack occurred, killing Chris Marquis.

What’s next

Chris Dean pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison for the deadly package bomb attack.