The Twisted Mind of Mason Sisk: Killer's cousin opens up on the 'trigger' that sparked bloody spree
LIMESTONE COUNTY, ALABAMA: A cousin of an Alabama teen who was convicted of capital murder has disclosed what drove him to the killings. On April 27, Mason Sisk was found guilty of fatally shooting his father, John Sisk, 38; his 35-year-old stepmother, Mary Sisk; his two half-brothers — six-month-old Colson and six-year-old Grayson — and his half-sister Aurora, 5, in September 2019.
The 17-year-old is scheduled to be sentenced on July 25 as he faces life behind bars, the Daily Mail reported. The publication also stated that at the age of 14, Mason killed his family after finding out that Mary was not his real mother. His cousin Daisy McCarty reportedly shared the same as she said in 2019, “He didn't know any different about who his mom was. And they just recently told him, and I think that's really what triggered the little boy, to be honest with you.”
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He was ‘fed up of all the fighting’
Besides, a report from a juvenile probation officer in 2020 claimed that the youngster “does not seem bothered by the fact he’s accused of murdering his family. He has not shown any sign of remorse. While in detention, he has not talked about his family at all.” The official paper also added that he “follows directions, does his schoolwork, and interacts well with others,” while being in jail.
During the trial, the jury was shown a video in which Mason confessed to fatally shooting the five people since he was “fed up of all the fighting,” AL.com reported. He killed his family while they were sleeping in their home in Elkmont, a small town close to the border of Tennessee.
‘We are heartbroken’
Mason’s stepmother reportedly worked as a teacher for Huntsville City Schools. After her death, a statement was released that noted, “We are heartbroken to learn of the tragedy involving one of our teachers, Mary Sisk, and her family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sisk family and we ask everyone to remember them during this difficult time. The district will help Mountain Gap Middle School this week with additional counselors and other resources for any students and staff who need support during this time.”
‘He doesn’t have anyone to help him’
Meanwhile, the teen’s lawyer has expressed his discontentment over his conviction. Defense attorney Shay Golden reportedly said, “Information we believed to be relevant was never really allowed to be discussed or considered. We have prepared for that, that’s part of the legal process. You prepare for the worst-case scenario. We’re confident we’re solid on the ground for appeal.”
He added, “It just feels like this inevitably will have to be tried again. I know that [Mason] is disappointed. It’s difficult, he emotes in his way,[and] he doesn’t have anyone really to help him with that. We talked about it. He knew this was something to be considered the entire time, the possibility that the issues we're setting up for appeal might come into play.”