One year later: Maine mother accused of killing son and pets

Her mental competency remains in question, with no confirmed trial date set.

AUGUSTA, Maine — Nearly one year after Megan McDonald walked into the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office and allegedly confessed to killing her son and four pets, there is no confirmation on if and when she will stand trial, and many details remain sealed from the public.

According to the probable cause affidavit filed by Maine State Police, on Dec. 20, 2024, McDonald, a 40-year-old mother from Sidney, told officers she had murdered her son, Quincy McDonald, along with several animals in her home. She also allegedly told officers she was sent to save them from the Rapture — but was too late.

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That same day, authorities discovered the remains of Quincy and the animals at McDonald’s residence. Quincy was found outside, lying on a blanket next to a Christmas tree, with his feet resting on a Bible and a lock of hair in his hand, according to the police report.

During questioning, McDonald allegedly told officers that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and that her son needed to be sacrificed before Christmas. She also disclosed that she had post-traumatic stress disorder, spontaneous heart issues, major depressive disorder, and had been off her medications since April of that year.

“I still don’t believe it,” a neighbor told NEWS CENTER Maine. “I hadn’t seen her for about 5 or 6 weeks, but she was very friendly. I have a sickness, and she asked me if I needed some help.”

At her initial court appearance, McDonald was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

As of now, it is still unclear if the judge has made a final ruling on if McDonald is competent to stand trial. Other than the indictment and probable cause affidavit, all court documents have been sealed from public access.

NEWS CENTER Maine has reached out to the courthouse to ask why no ruling or trial date has been issued — but as of Friday at 6 p.m., we had not heard a response.