Loretta Parody, 61, was stabbed in the chest while sleeping, police said.
A New Jersey man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his mother to death while she slept, police say.
The attack took place in the early hours of Monday morning at approximately 1:30 a.m. when 25-year-old Robert Parody of Howell Township, New Jersey, reportedly entered his mother’s bedroom on Porter Road while she slept and stabbed 61-year-old Loretta Parody in the chest, according to a statement from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office released on Monday.
“An investigation involving members of the Major Crimes Bureau and the Howell Township Police Department revealed the Robert Parody had entered his mother’s bedroom and stabed her in the chest while she slept,” authorities said. “He remains lodged at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution pending a detention hearing.”
The Howell Township Police Department responded shortly after 1:30 a.m. and reported to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau that a stabbing had taken place.
“The first arriving officers quickly located Robert Parody and took him into custody without incident, while Loretta Parody was transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment, where she was later pronounced deceased,” authorities said.
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Police did not reveal a possible motive in the case or whether the suspect or the victim were known to authorities before the attack.
The case has now been preliminarily assigned to Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Bogner, Director of the Major Crimes Bureau, and anyone with information regarding this case is being urged to contact MCPO Detective Josh Rios at 800-533-7443 or Howell Township Police Sergeant Nick Saltzman at 732-938-4111.
In a shocking and tragic incident, police in New Jersey have reported that a man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his mother to death while she was sleeping. The incident has left the community in disbelief and mourning the loss of a beloved member.
According to authorities, the suspect, whose name has not been released, allegedly attacked his mother in their home in the early hours of the morning. The victim, who has also not been identified, was found with multiple stab wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
Neighbors and friends of the family have expressed shock and disbelief at the news, describing the victim as a kind and loving woman who was always there for her son. The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but police are investigating the incident and trying to piece together what led to such a tragic outcome.
Domestic violence incidents like this are unfortunately not uncommon, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing the signs of abuse and seeking help if needed. It is crucial for individuals to reach out to authorities or support services if they are in an abusive situation or know someone who is.
The suspect is currently in police custody and is facing charges of murder. The community is reeling from the loss of a beloved member and coming together to support each other during this difficult time.
As more details emerge about this heartbreaking incident, it is important for everyone to remember to look out for each other and seek help if needed. Domestic violence can have devastating consequences, and it is essential for individuals to speak up and seek support before it escalates to such a tragic outcome.
