Maryland man allegedly killed pharmacist brother, citing administration of COVID vaccine

A man in Maryland has been charged with killing his brother, a pharmacist, after going to confront him about “the government poisoning people with COVID vaccines,” court documents show.

Jeffrey Burnham allegedly killed his sister-in-law, another woman and brother, who administered vaccines to him, claiming he was “killing people,” according to prosecution documents filed in Howard County, Maryland.

Burnham traveled to Ellicott City, Maryland, home of his brother, Brian Robinette, and sister-in-law, Kelly Robinette, who were later found dead from apparent gunshot wounds on September 30, authorities said.

Burnham wanted to confront his brother about the vaccine and said “Brian knows something! “, According to investigators.

He took off in his brother’s Corvette, authorities said, and was pursued when the vehicle’s EZ Pass was used and an informant alerted authorities to his presence. Burham was arrested in West Virginia and extradited to Maryland on Tuesday.

Police also believe Burham may have killed an elderly woman, Rebecca Reynolds, in Cumberland, Md., Before getting into her car and driving to her brother’s home. Reynolds was found with a deep laceration to her throat inside her home, according to ABC News affiliate WMAR.

Burham has been charged with two counts of first degree murder, two counts of second degree murder and using a handgun in Howard County, Maryland. He was also charged with first degree murder and auto theft in Allegany County, Maryland.

Burnham did not plead the charges. Burnham’s attorneys Jessica Colwell and Michael Stankan told ABC News he was “presumed innocent” in a joint statement.

“He has the right to a fair trial and due process under the law,” the statement said. “We are in the process of meeting with our client and reviewing the evidence. We will have no further comments until this process is complete.”