Adams Couple Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter of Foster Child

Couple in Adams found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and reckless child endangerment in death of foster child

Pittsfield (PRESS RELEASE) — Berkshire County Superior Court jury on Tuesday, March 17, found Matthew Tucker and Cassandra Barlow- Tucker, of Adams, guilty of involuntary manslaughter and reckless child endangerment in connection with the death of their 10-month-old foster child. The defendants were charged in connection with the death, which occurred on February 18, 2020. Evidence presented at trial showed that the child died after the defendan…

Adams couple found guilty of involuntary manslaughter of foster child

A man and woman from Adams were found guilty by a Berkshire County Superior Court jury on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of their foster child in 2020.

Western Mass. couple convicted of manslaughter for death of 10-month-old foster son

An Adams couple was found guilty of criminal charges on Monday for the 2021 death of their 10-month-old foster son, Kristoff Zenopolous.Matthew Tucker and Cassandra Barlow-Tucker were both convicted of manslaughter involving neglect of legal duty and reckless endangerment of a child following a jury trial, court records show. Judge Tracy Duncan scheduled sentencing for Thursday morning.