Man charged with killing mother at sea during fishing trip dies awaiting trial

The eight-count indictment also says Carman shot and killed his wealthy grandfather John Chakalos at his home in Windsor, Connecticut, in 2013 but does not charge him with murder in his death.

Nathan Carman (AP)

A US man charged with killing his mother at sea during a 2016 fishing trip off the coast of New England has died awaiting trial, authorities said.

Prosecutors say it was a scheme to inherit millions of dollars.