Massachusetts Man Charged with Murder After Allegedly Beating 90-Year-Old Grandmother to Death with Skateboard

Devin Dube faces murder charges for the skateboard beating of his 90-year-old grandmother. The suspect reportedly suffers from schizophrenia.

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Published: Apr 2, 2026, 10:48 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from PEOPLE

Tragedy Unfolds at Multi-Generational Hudson Residence

A quiet neighborhood in Hudson, Massachusetts, became the site of what local authorities are calling a "senseless tragedy" following a fatal domestic assault on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 3:10 p.m. on March 31, local police received a frantic emergency call from a woman claiming her brother was attacking her with a skateboard. Upon arrival at the shared family home, officers discovered that the violence had extended to the basement, where 90-year-old Elaine Dube resided. The Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the elderly woman had been struck multiple times in the head with the skateboard, resulting in critical injuries that later proved fatal at a local hospital.

Tactical Search Leads to Suspect Apprehension

Following the initial 911 calls, the suspect, identified as 29-year-old Devin Dube, fled the immediate area, prompting a localized manhunt. Approximately 45 minutes after the first report, authorities received a tip regarding a suspicious individual running through a nearby property. Hudson Police located the younger Dube allegedly hiding inside a van and took him into custody without further incident. While the primary focus of the investigation remains the death of the grandmother, the suspect’s father and sister were also treated for non-life-threatening injuries to their faces and upper bodies, which were reportedly sustained during the same violent outburst.

Clinical Evaluations Reveal History of Mental Illness

The legal proceedings against Dube have been immediately complicated by significant evidence of psychological distress. During a post-arrest evaluation, forensic psychologist Dr. Hilary Novak reported that Dube was actively experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations. According to statements provided to CBS News, the defendant has a documented history of schizophrenia, raising immediate questions regarding his competency to stand trial. District Attorney Marian Ryan noted that while the suspect had prior contact with law enforcement due to mental health issues, none of his previous interactions involved the level of extreme violence witnessed during the March 31 attack.