Paul Caneiro gets four consecutive life sentences with no parole for Colts Neck family killings
Caneiro was convicted in February of killing his brother, Keith Caneiro, along with his brother’s wife and their two children.
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Paul Caneiro has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms with no parole for the quadruple killing in Colts Neck — one for each family member.
Caneiro was also sentenced for other charges, including 18 years with no early release for aggravated arson.
Caneiro was convicted in February of killing his brother, Keith Caneiro, along with his brother’s wife and their two children.
During court proceedings at the Monmouth County courthouse, family members of the victims spoke out.
Jennifer Caneiro’s mother called Paul Caneiro a "killer" and a "monster" and urged the court to remove him from society.
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She said Paul Caneiro "slaughtered" her family and "stole joy and happiness" and replaced it with "bottomless sadness and grief."
She also described Keith Caneiro as a "true loving son."
Judge Marc C. Lemieux said there was an "avalanche of evidence" pointing to Caneiro's guilt. He said Caneiro has not accepted the magnitude of his crimes and has an "absence of remorse." He also stated "You are quadruple murderer that slaughtered innocent children. That is now your identity."
The court found he presents a substantial risk of committing additional crimes.
Officials said after the killings, Caneiro set his brother’s home on fire and then set his own home on fire to cover up the crimes.
He killed his relatives after his brother discovered he was stealing money from their businesses and from him personally, prosecutors said.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 12 for updates.
