LANCASTER, NH – In a chilling tale of jealousy and murder, a New Hampshire man was convicted of killing his wife’s coworker, unfolding a story that has shocked the community. Armando Barron, 32, was found guilty of murdering Jonathan Amerault, 25, in a remote park near the Massachusetts border, driven by a fit of jealousy and rage.
The courtroom heard how Barron’s jealousy spiraled into violence after discovering Snapchat messages between his wife, Britney, and Amerault. Prosecutors described how Barron brutally beat his wife and coerced her into participating in the murder.
Britney’s testimony painted a horrifying picture of the events, recounting how she was forced to stand on Amerault’s throat as he struggled for breath. Despite Amerault’s pleas for mercy, Barron remained cold and unyielding.
This case underscores the dangerous potential of jealousy, a common theme in domestic violence cases. Research indicates that jealousy can be a tool for abusers, sometimes escalating to lethal outcomes.
Jonathan Amerault was a young engineer with a passion for the outdoors, whose life was cut short not on a mountain climb but in a tragic act of betrayal.
The Barrons, originally from New Mexico, had hoped for a new beginning in New Hampshire. However, their marriage was plagued by Armando’s infidelity and violent behavior. By September 2020, Britney had requested a divorce, a decision that triggered the violent events that followed.
Amerault’s disappearance led police to a campsite where Britney was found with a concealed weapon and Amerault’s body hidden beneath a tarp. Her confession to police revealed the grim details of her husband’s orchestrated plot.
Armando was apprehended after a brief escape attempt. He was found with tools and materials indicating a plan to conceal the crime. Britney was charged with falsifying evidence but not with murder, as her involvement was coerced.