Saugus Man's Father, MBTA Transit Police Chief, Guilty of Manslaughter in Fatal Apartment Shooting
A Saugus man whose father is the chief of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter for killing his estranged wife's boyfriend during a dispute in an Everett apartment.
Brian Green, 38, shot Jarmahl Sutson shortly after 4:20 a.m. on July 19, 2022, as the couple slept at the Central Avenue apartment they once shared. The shooting led to a murder charge being dropped and was replaced with a manslaughter conviction. Green was also found guilty of solicitation to commit a crime and breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony.
Prosecutors argued that Green had a history of physical violence towards his estranged wife, whom he accused of "ghosting" him the night before the murder. Surveillance camera footage and cellphone records showed Green at the scene of the crime, despite claims he was working on the commuter rail at the time. He further broke into a cousin's home to dispose of evidence, which was later recovered by Massachusetts State Police.
Green's father, MBTA Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green, removed his son from service without pay pending an administrative hearing following his conviction. A Keolis spokesperson stated that they have begun their internal process now that the trial has concluded.
The victim, Jarmahl Sutson, was remembered as a loyal friend and loving father of four by his family. His obituary described him as having "a big heart" who would often help people in need.
A Saugus man whose father is the chief of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter for killing his estranged wife's boyfriend during a dispute in an Everett apartment.
Brian Green, 38, shot Jarmahl Sutson shortly after 4:20 a.m. on July 19, 2022, as the couple slept at the Central Avenue apartment they once shared. The shooting led to a murder charge being dropped and was replaced with a manslaughter conviction. Green was also found guilty of solicitation to commit a crime and breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony.
Prosecutors argued that Green had a history of physical violence towards his estranged wife, whom he accused of "ghosting" him the night before the murder. Surveillance camera footage and cellphone records showed Green at the scene of the crime, despite claims he was working on the commuter rail at the time. He further broke into a cousin's home to dispose of evidence, which was later recovered by Massachusetts State Police.
Green's father, MBTA Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green, removed his son from service without pay pending an administrative hearing following his conviction. A Keolis spokesperson stated that they have begun their internal process now that the trial has concluded.
The victim, Jarmahl Sutson, was remembered as a loyal friend and loving father of four by his family. His obituary described him as having "a big heart" who would often help people in need.
This is just so sad... I mean Brian Green's history with violence against his wife is already pretty red flag, but the fact that he still snapped and ended up killing Jarmahl Sutson like that? 
It's devastating. And what's even more disturbing is that he was supposed to be working on the commuter rail at the time of the murder, but he just decided to break into his cousin's house instead... like, what kind of logic is that?! 
Anyway, I feel so bad for Jarmahl's family and loved ones. Losing someone with such a big heart is just heartbreaking 
You can't fool us with that.
