Investigation Links Incident to Unsolved Disappearance of Child’s Mother
George Scott III, the son of former Red Sox baseball star George Scott, has reportedly killed his eight-year-old son, Dante Hazard, before taking his own life in a tragic murder-suicide incident in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Authorities discovered the bodies after conducting a wellness check at Scott’s home.
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn confirmed that Scott, 53, was a person of interest in the 2019 disappearance of Lisa Hazard, Dante’s mother. She was last seen leaving her mother’s house in March 2019, and her case remains unsolved.
Initial investigations suggest that Scott used a sharp object in the fatal attack on his son before taking his own life. Several knives were recovered from the scene, and the medical examiner is expected to confirm these details.
Authorities became concerned after a relative was unable to reach Scott, prompting the wellness check. In the weeks leading up to the incident, police had conducted searches at Scott’s property related to Lisa Hazard’s disappearance, indicating ongoing investigative activity.
Neighbors reported significant police presence at the residence, noting that they had seen police removing items from the property. One neighbor, Richard Mangan, initially thought the police activity might be related to a vehicle repossession.
George Scott, the former baseball star and Hall of Famer, played for nine seasons with the Red Sox during the 1960s and 70s and passed away in 2013.
The community is left in shock as authorities continue to piece together the details surrounding this heartbreaking event. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, support resources are available.
