Man Charged with Murder After Friend's Body Found Outside Hospital

A man faces murder charges after allegedly moving his friend's body and leaving it outside a hospital, a serious escalation from initial overdose claims.
By Newsroom | Crime, Massachusetts |

Grand Jury Lifts Murder Charge

Christopher Caron, 42, of Scituate, has been formally accused of murder by a grand jury. This follows allegations that he killed his friend, Declan Perry, 27, of Portland, Maine, and then attempted to misrepresent the death as an overdose. The indictment marks a significant escalation in the legal proceedings against Caron, shifting the focus from initial charges to a definitive murder accusation. Caron was arraigned and has been held without bail.

Body Found at South Shore Hospital

Prosecutors claim that after Perry allegedly died from an overdose of cocaine and fentanyl obtained the previous day, Caron took steps to conceal the circumstances. Witness accounts suggest Caron, with the alleged assistance of at least two neighbors, moved Perry's body, wrapped in blankets and duct tape, from a condominium in Scituate. Authorities say Caron then used a detached door as a makeshift stretcher to transport the body out of the residence.

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Abandonment and Flight

The indictment further details that Caron allegedly drove Perry's car to South Shore Hospital. There, he purportedly alerted medical staff to the body's presence before fleeing the scene. The body was discovered outside the hospital. This act of leaving the deceased at a medical facility, rather than reporting the death directly, is central to the prosecution's case.

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Friend's Overdose, or Something More?

Caron had reportedly sought Narcan from a friend, claiming Perry had overdosed. However, investigators contend that the sequence of events, including the alleged staging of the death and the disposal of the body, points to murder. The prosecution argues that Caron's actions were not those of a grieving friend attempting to assist, but rather a calculated effort to evade responsibility for a homicide. Caron has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Caron's next court appearance is scheduled for September 23. The initial discovery of the body and subsequent arrest of Caron occurred around September 2.

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Background Threads

The case involves substances identified as fentanyl and cocaine. Perry was visiting Caron in Scituate at the time of his death.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why was Christopher Caron indicted for murder in Scituate on September 2?
Christopher Caron, 42, was indicted for murder after allegedly killing his friend Declan Perry, 27, and staging the death to look like an overdose. He is accused of moving the body and leaving it outside South Shore Hospital.
Q: What are the specific allegations against Christopher Caron regarding Declan Perry's death?
Prosecutors claim Caron obtained cocaine and fentanyl for Perry, then allegedly moved Perry's body, wrapped in blankets and tape, out of his condo. He is accused of using a door as a stretcher and driving Perry's car to the hospital.
Q: What happened after Christopher Caron allegedly moved Declan Perry's body?
It is alleged that Caron drove Perry's car to South Shore Hospital and alerted staff to the body's presence outside before fleeing. The body was discovered outside the hospital on September 2.
Q: Did Christopher Caron try to help his friend Declan Perry before his death?
Caron had reportedly asked a friend for Narcan, saying Perry had overdosed. However, investigators believe Caron's actions, including moving the body, show an attempt to hide a homicide, not help a friend.
Q: When is Christopher Caron's next court date?
Christopher Caron is scheduled for his next court appearance on September 23. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges and is being held without bail.