What I have found on a search:
The Athol Daily News reported that two days before the home invasion the suspects had been arrested by Orange police after a car was reported stolen on East River Street. Ms. Smith was later released on bail and was scheduled for arraignment Oct. 7, according to the newspaper. Mr. Hart was arraigned Oct. 4. No further information on the case was available Monday.
Mr. Hart is originally from Pennsylvania, according to an Athol woman who said she is familiar with the pair. The woman, who asked not to be identified, said Ms. Smith had a troubled upbringing in Athol and found more trouble in Alaska before a recent move back to Athol.
http://www.telegram.com/news/20161010/suspects-in-orange-slaying-to-be-arraigned-in-virginia
I’m thinking serious drug use