A Maine man who killed his parents and their 2 friends before a shooting spree on I-295 has died in prison.

Maine Man Who Killed His Parents and 2 Others in Bowdoin Dies in Prison

Joseph Eaton was 34-years-old when he fatally shot his parents , Cynthia and David Eaton, and their friends, Robert and Patricia Eger. He had been released from prison just days before the fatal shootings, which took place at the Eger's home.

Cynthia and David were in Maine to pick their son up upon his prison release.

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After the killings, Joseph Eaton went to Yarmouth, where he opened fire on vehicles traveling on I-295.

One northbound vehicle was struck by gunfire, as were three southbound vehicles. Three people were taken to the

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