North Adams Man Charged With Murder After Reporting Killing of Relative

Overview

• Prosecutors say David Boucher, 48, called police to report he killed a relative at a North Adams home.
• Officers found a man’s body inside 256 Walnut St. and arrested Boucher at the scene.
• He was arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court, pleaded not guilty, and was ordered held without bail.
• A pretrial hearing is scheduled for June 12 in Northern Berkshire District Court.
• The district attorney says there is no danger to the public, and officials have not released the victim’s identity, cause of death, or a possible motive.