New Hampshire Teen Sentenced to 60 Years for Triple Family Murder: The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Criminal Behavior

Oct 04, 2025 10:44 am CST

Eric Sweeney, a 19-year-old who murdered his sister-in-law and two young nephews at age 16, received a 60-year prison sentence. The case highlights the complex intersection of severe childhood trauma and violent crime, as defense attorneys cited Sweeney's history of extreme abuse while prosecutors emphasized the heinous nature of killing three family members, including two children under five.