Investigation continues as authorities release new details on the double homicide reported in the town of Allen

New York – A quiet stretch of Botsford Hollow Road in the town of Allen became the center of a major investigation last year after two men were found dead at a rural cabin. Now, following months of work by state and local authorities, an arrest has been made in the case. The New York State Police reported that on November 24, 2025, investigators took a Florida resident into custody in connection with what officials have described as a double homicide involving three brothers who had traveled to the area for a hunting trip.

The State Police announced the arrest of 65-year-old Scot D. Thompson of Englewood, Florida. “On November 24, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity arrested Scot D. Thompson, 65 of Englewood, FL for Murder 2nd degree- 2 counts- (A-1 Felony) and Criminal use of a Firearm 1st degree- 2 counts- (B Felony).” The charges follow an incident that took place nearly a year earlier, when Troopers arrived at a cabin after receiving a late-night call about a disturbance.

According to investigators, the initial response came on November 23, 2024, after a 911 call was made reporting a physical altercation. “On November 23, 2024, at approximately 10:06 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to a disturbance on Botsford Hollow Road in the town of Allen. Troopers located two deceased individuals at the residence.” Authorities later confirmed that the victims were brothers who had been staying at the cabin along with Scot Thompson.

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Detectives say the three brothers had gathered at the property for a hunting trip when tensions escalated into a fight. “Investigation determined that three brothers were staying at a hunting cabin on Botsford Hollow Road. They got into a physical altercation and one of the brothers called 911.” During the confrontation, investigators allege that Scot Thompson used a rifle to kill his two siblings. “During this altercation Scot Thompson fatally shot Mark B. Thompson, 70 of Canterbury, CT and David E. Thompson, 69 of Port Charlotte, FL with a rifle.”

After the incident, authorities say Scot fled in one of the victim’s vehicles. “Scot left the scene in David’s vehicle. The vehicle information was disseminated to Law Enforcement.” The alert was quickly shared with surrounding agencies, and officers in Livingston County soon located the vehicle. “Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and Geneseo Police Department located the vehicle and took Scot into custody without incident.” Thompson was later handed over to State Police at SP Amity, where he was processed before being transferred to the Allegany County Jail. “Scot was turned over to Troopers and transported to SP Amity for processing. Scot was processed and will be transported to the Allegany County Jail for CAP arraignment.”

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Authorities also confirmed that “An autopsy is scheduled for the victims at Strong Memorial Hospital.”

The investigation involved several agencies working together across county lines. “The NYSP Forensic Identification Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Allegany County District Attorney’s Office, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Geneseo Police Department and the Allegany County Coroner assisted in this investigation.”

As the legal process moves forward, officials have not released additional details, but the arrest marks a major development in a case that has drawn significant attention due to the family connections and the remote setting where the incident occurred.