Eastchester School district is dealing with an unexpected tragedy, as it has learned that Anne Hutchinson fifth-grade teacher, Arlene O’Neill has died in her home in Tuckahoe. She was said to have found dead in her home with her husband. Details surrounding the deaths of both Arlene and husband Sean are still emerging, but there are unconfirmed information that they had died in a murder-suicide incident. The family’s three children—all Eastchester students—are currently safe and in the custody of family members.
The EUFSD is shocked and saddened by this development, and has mobilized the district crisis team, as well as resources from neighboring districts including Bronxville and Southern Westchester BOCES in order to provide comfort to students, faculty and other staff members as they process this news.
There may be a larger police presence than normal surrounding Anne Hutchinson today in order to manage expected responses from media outlets. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
