Friends and family of a man killed in a violent home invasion this week say a mother, her son and her boyfriend are among the seven people facing charges in connection with his death.

More details are emerging about the suspects — two women, three men and two male teens — charged and in custody after the stabbing death of Raymond Beaver at his home at 1 Lansdowne Ave. in the city’s east end.

Melissa George, 34, is charged with uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm to Beaver. George also is charged with breaking and entering and assault.

She’s the mother of 18-year-old Nicholas George, and the girlfriend of Daniel Cavanagh, 32, who are both charged with assault with a weapon and breaking and entering to commit an indictable offence.

Amanda Clarke, Beaver’s step-daughter, and other friends say the 34-year-old George was Beaver’s niece.

George and Cavanagh were a couple, friends said Tuesday. The two had been together for almost three years, according to their Facebook profiles.

The 18-year-old accused has a young son, according to his Facebook page.

Also charged in connection with the assault are Lisa Sager, 38, and Peter Townsend, 20. They were taken into police custody late Wednesday night and charged with breaking and entering and assault with a weapon.

Two male teens, 15 and 16, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, are charged with one count each of breaking and entering.

None of the seven faces homicide-related charges, but the police asked for three of the adults in custody to be held for three days while they unravel how and why Beaver died.

Three of the adults who were arrested early Wednesday — Cavanagh, George and her son — made brief court appearances by video link Thursday morning.

All had their cases adjourned until Tuesday, when the investigative hold requested by police is due to expire.

The younger George’s defence lawyer, Jim Dean, indicated to justice of the peace Susan Stewart that the adjournment will allow more time for additional background to be forwarded to the defence and to see if any additional charges are going to be laid.

During his brief video appearance, Cavanagh kept his head down and mumbled, “Yes, ma’am,” when asked if he understood he would remain in custody.

Clarke and her mother, Beaver’s wife, were in court to watch the three accused make their appearances.

“It was really hard, but it was for my stepdad,” she said in a Facebook message.

“I wanted to see the faces and see if they looked sorry.”

Clarke launched a GoFundMe campaign Wednesday to support Beaver’s wife and 13-year-old daughter and help pay funeral expenses. The crowdfunding page has a $6,000 target.

“I think we are all still in shock and disbelief. This is something that should just never happen to anyone,” said Clarke.

“We are all not even sure where to begin, but we have to start picking up the pieces now.”

Clarke said Beaver’s daughter is in her last year of elementary school. With her father gone, money is a concern. She said the family hasn’t been able to return to the Lansdowne Avenue home and is still reeling from the sudden loss.

“I feel that if our community could come together to raise any amount of money, it would really help Destiny for her future,” she said.

On Facebook, Clarke said Beaver’s funeral will be held at Needham Funeral Service on Dundas Street Tuesday at 2 p.m., with visitation one hour prior.

She’ll remember the 43 year old for his charming ways and quick wit.

“He was the kind of guy that once you met him, you’d always remember him. He didn’t blend in with the crowd,” she said.

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