Marcel Lagrange Jr., 26, received a life sentence for murdering Michael Hayter, 41, and Brittney Cockrell, 37, in Westbrook, Maine, plus 50 additional years for the attempted murder of their 11-year-old son, Mason.​
Incident Details
The shootings occurred on June 19, 2023, outside a Portland Pie pizza restaurant parking lot, where Lagrange allegedly fired on the family after a woman rejected him, vowing that “multiple people would die.” Hayter was shot in the neck while in the driver’s seat; Cockrell fled but was gunned down with multiple wounds; Mason ducked to avoid a shot aimed at him, while 7-year-old Maddie witnessed the violence. Surveillance video captured the events, and Lagrange was tackled by bystanders after also injuring a 75-year-old man during his flight.​
Sentencing Hearing
Lagrange pleaded guilty in September 2025 to two counts of murder, aggravated attempted murder, and other charges, appearing remotely on December 4, 2025, before Superior Court Justice Deborah Cashman. Family members, including sister Cadence Cockrell, demanded no parole, stating, “He killed my parents,” while Mason’s statement noted just enough time to duck. Lagrange cited stopping medication, drinking, and weed use as factors, expressing remorse.​
Victim and Family Impact
The couple’s children survived the random attack, with no prior connection to Lagrange; Cockrell’s father read Mason’s court statement. Justice Cashman highlighted the trauma to the children as a key sentencing factor.
