Teen accused of stabbing mother to death, seriously wounding father — reportedly after argument over discipline



A 17-year-old Alabama male is accused of stabbing his mother to death and seriously wounding his father reportedly after an argument over discipline Sunday night, WALA-TV reported.

The suspect faces murder and attempted murder charges, the station said.

‘Please help me, I don’t want to die.’

Investigators with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office identified the teen’s mother as 37-year-old Samantha Baker, who died outside the family’s home on Augustine Drive in Daphne, WALA reported.

Her husband, 46-year-old Lance Baker, suffered multiple stab wounds, the station said, adding that deputies found him outside a neighboring home, after which he was flown to a hospital. He remained in critical condition Monday, WALA noted.

“Our male who is still in critical condition but is hopefully going to survive — he was running to houses trying to get some help,” Capt. Justin Correa of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office told the station.

Investigators told WALA that the suspect and his parents were in an argument over discipline when the teen stabbed his parents inside and outside the home. The station said the crime scene extended across half the block and into several neighboring yards.

Next-door neighbor Shawn Scurry told WALA she reviewed her security camera video after the incident.

“That was probably the hardest part, was pulling up my camera and listening to it and listening to the father yelling for help: 'Please help me, I don’t want to die,'" Scurry recounted to the station. “And it just carried on down, and it looks like he was trying to find an open door, and I didn’t know where he was or where anybody was.”

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Prosecutors said the juvenile locked himself inside the family home and called 911 after the attack, WALA reported, adding that he was arrested at the scene.

Police described the incident as a domestic situation that escalated, the station noted.

“It is really sad. It’s very sad for this family, having to deal with it," Correa told WALA. "From everything we can see at this point, this was an isolated domestic incident that really just got out of control."

The suspect appeared in court for a bond hearing Monday morning, the station said, adding that prosecutors requested a high bond. Baldwin County Assistant District Attorney Patrick Doggett argued for the high amount.

WALA's video report indicated that the teen suspect — whose bond was set at $1 million — is being charged as an adult.

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3 females charged with murdering mother of 5 on Texas street in broad daylight; 1 suspect appears to smile after her arrest



Three females have been charged with murdering a mother of five on a south Texas street in broad daylight — and at least one suspect appeared to smile on video after her arrest.

Officers with the Del Rio Police Department just after 2 p.m. Thursday responded to Val Verde Regional Medical Center after receiving a report of a female suffering from multiple stab wounds, police said.

'The severity of this crime is indeed a stark reminder of the consequences of violent actions. We need God in our lives.'

Upon arrival, officers determined the assault had occurred in the 800 block of East 10th Street, police said.

Due to the severity of her injuries, the victim was taken to a medical facility in San Antonio for emergency treatment, police said.

During the investigation, detectives identified the victim as a 32-year-old female and developed three suspects: Kitty Mia Diaz, 21; Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19; and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21.

Investigators gathered surveillance video, processed evidence, and conducted numerous witness interviews, police said, adding that officers located and arrested Kitty Mia Diaz and Amaya Cookie Diaz without incident around 4 p.m. Soon after officers located and arrested Kyandra Renee Faz, police said. All three suspects were taken to the Del Rio Police Department for booking and processing, police said.

USA Today reported that video capturing the arrests of Kitty Mia Diaz and Amaya Cookie Diaz show both females grinning as they're placed into police vehicles. The below news video — at the 2:38 mark — shows at least one handcuffed female appearing to smile following her arrest:

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Around 9 p.m. investigators were told that the victim — identified as Caroline Peña, KENS-TV reported — was pronounced dead, police said.

Following the victim’s death, all three suspects were charged with murder and were taken to the GEO Correctional Facility, police said.

Authorities said the investigation remains active and ongoing and that additional charges may be filed as investigators continue to gather evidence and determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

A number of those commenting underneath the police department's Facebook post about the killing were taken aback by it:

  • "The severity of this crime is indeed a stark reminder of the consequences of violent actions," one commenter wrote. "We need God in our lives."
  • "It's heartbreaking to see women (or any person) involved in such a violent incident," another user said before adding, "Stay strong Del Rio, my thoughts are with the victim's family and the community during this difficult time."
  • "None of this had to happen," another commenter stated. "The saddest part is that all of them had children and families who now have to live with the aftermath. Choices don’t just affect yourself; they affect everyone connected to you."
  • "Prayers for the victim's family," another user wrote.

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Police make gruesome discovery in freezer of abandoned home in Dallas



Dallas police charged a man with murder after finding the remains of his girlfriend in a freezer at an abandoned house where neighbors said drug addicts were often seen.

A neighbor of the house on Georgia Avenue in East Oak Cliff tipped off police on May 10 after hearing from the drug users that there was a body inside, according to an affidavit.

The man claimed that they threatened each other with knives and that three days before the woman's body was found, he saw her lying on the floor of the closet.

Police found the freezer and the human remains in the master bedroom of the house.

The body had to be thawed out before the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office determined that the victim died from multiple stab wounds, including an injury above her eye that penetrated her brain.

Detectives documented the presence of blood on the walls and carpet of the bedroom. They also found a large military-style knife that was wrapped in a cloth and towel and dropped into a hole in the drywall of the room.

The victim was identified as 27-year-old Maria Murray, and after an investigation, police arrested 51-year-old Kendrick Brown for her alleged murder.

Brown told police he had no knowledge about the room or the freezer, but police were able to find videos on his cell phone indicating he had been in the room many times, according to the affidavit.

The videos also allegedly showed that he had been in a romantic relationship with Murray.

Police were able to find a person who lived at the home, and he told them, through the assistance of an American Sign Language interpreter, that Brown and Murray had numerous physical altercations at the home.

The man claimed that they threatened each other with knives and that three days before the woman's body was found, he saw her lying on the floor of the closet of the bedroom.

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He added that Brown yelled at him and shut the door, and the witness never saw Murray again.

The house was also reported to be on fire just hours after her body was found, according to a CBS News report.

Brown is being held at the Dallas County jail on a bond of $250,000.

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15-year-old female accused of stabbing 2 at hair salon — allegedly after her braids didn't come out to her liking



A 15-year-old female is accused of stabbing two people at a hair salon in Wilmington earlier this month — allegedly after her braids didn't come out to her liking, Delaware State Police said.

State troopers responded to Fransiah African Braids in the 3900 block of North Market Street for a report of a stabbing around 4:30 p.m. June 7, police said.

'Maybe it was self defense.'

During the incident, the teenager threw items inside the business before taking a pair of scissors from the hairdresser and entering a restroom, police said.

A short time later, she exited the restroom and confronted the stylist while threatening her with the scissors, police said.

After a verbal altercation, the teen assaulted and stabbed the hairdresser multiple times, police said.

A bystander tried to intervene and restrain the teen but also was stabbed during the incident, police said.

Both victims were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Responding troopers found the teen outside the business and took her into custody without incident, police said, adding that she was taken to Troop 1, where she was charged with the following offenses, police said:

  • Second-degree assault (felony);
  • Aggravated menacing (felony);
  • Third-degree assault; and
  • Disorderly conduct.

Justice of the Peace Court 11 arraigned her, and she was committed to the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families on a $10,100 secured bond, police said.

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Image source: Delaware State Police

As you might expect, a handful of commenters on the state police's Facebook post about the incident weren't happy with the alleged behavior of the teen suspect — or what may have led to it:

  • "Maybe it was self defense," one commenter said with just a hint of sarcasm.
  • "Wow! What the hell raised this kid?" another user bluntly wondered.
  • "Better ban knives and scissors," another commenter noted.

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Sisters accused in stabbing of Detroit restaurant worker — over wrong food order



Two sisters are accused in connection with the stabbing of a Detroit restaurant worker over a wrong food order — and one of the sisters reportedly was nine months pregnant at time of the incident.

Brianna and Kierianna Long were charged with assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, and assault with a dangerous weapon after the incident on the city's east side, WDIV-TV reported.

'I'm going to kill you.'

Police told WDIV the stabbing occurred in the 17100 block of East Warren Avenue just after 6 p.m. May 30. WDIV did not name the restaurant; Metro Detroit News said it was a chicken restaurant.

Brianna Long is 29, and Kierianna Long is 26, Metro Detroit News said, citing court records, adding that the restaurant worker is 23.

Prosecutors allege that after the sisters received a wrong food order from the worker, they argued with the worker, went behind the counter, and began assaulting the worker, WDIV said.

Brianna Long and Kierianna Long allegedly chased the worker and threw items at the worker inside the restaurant, the station said. Metro Detroit News said the items included pots and pans.

WDIV said the worker threw things back at the sisters, and prosecutors indicated the sisters picked up a knife thrown at them and used the knife to stab the worker in the stomach.

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Prosecutors also said hot grease was attempted to be thrown at the worker, and one of the sisters allegedly told the worker, “I’m going to kill you,” during the alleged assault.

The worker was taken to a local hospital and had to undergo surgery, officials said.

The sisters allegedly drove away from the scene but were later taken into custody, WDIV said.

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Image source: Detroit Police Department

Brianna Long was nine months pregnant at the time of the alleged stabbing, the station said, adding that she gave birth four days before her arraignment.

During the arraignment, Brianna Long’s defense attorney claimed the worker told the sisters that she didn't "give a f**k" about the wrong food order and threw things at Brianna and her sister first, WDIV reported.

Brianna Long also pleaded with the judge during the arraignment, saying she was innocent and that she had a four-day-old baby at home, the station added.

The judge expressed concern that a food order error led to an alleged violent assault, WDIV reported, adding that the judge as a result set the sisters' bonds high.

Prosecutors said Kierianna Long is accused of stabbing the employee, while Brianna Long is accused of taking part in the assault and helping drive away from the scene, Metro Detroit News reported.

Brianna Long was given a $25,000 cash bond, the station said, adding that Kierianna Long was given a $100,000 cash bond.

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6 hurt in Penn Station stabbing as Trump set to attend NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden — just above crime scene



Six people were hurt in a stabbing at New York City's Penn Station Sunday evening, the Associated Press reported, as President Donald Trump is set to attend Monday night's Game 3 NBA Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden — the storied entertainment venue located above Penn Station in the same midtown Manhattan complex.

A suspect was taken into custody after the attack, which took place around 7 p.m., the AP said.

'Penn Station is not known for being the most safe area, especially in the evening, especially with just how busy it’s been recently with the Knicks game [and] Trump coming.'

Paramedics found one victim with serious injuries, two with moderate injuries, and two with minor injuries, the outlet said, citing the city's fire department.

The AP said those five victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital, while another individual whose condition was not immediately known was taken to a separate hospital.

In a roped-off area near Tracks 5 and 6, medical gloves, discarded bandages, and traces of blood still marked the floor Sunday night, the AP said.

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In addition to the huge crowds expected to descend upon Madison Square Garden for the first NBA Finals game there since 1999, Trump said he plans to attend the game as well, the outlet said.

The president's plans prompted heightened security measures involving the Secret Service, the New York City Police Department, and other agencies around Madison Square Garden and surrounding blocks, the AP said.

However, authorities did not immediately indicate if the stabbing would affect security plans for the game, the outlet noted.

Sources told the New York Post that 51-year-old Hector Deleon "unleashed the unprovoked attack ... inside the New Jersey Transit boarding area."

The Post said sources indicated that Deleon is believed to be homeless and was arrested in May in New Jersey on assault and narcotics charges. The paper said details of that arrest were not immediately available.

Sources added to the Post that the victims of the stabbing attack were all men who range in age from 30 to 60 and were believed to be innocent bystanders.

“Wow, I mean, I guess I’m not surprised, though," Sanai Rashid, 21, told the paper. "I mean, Penn Station is not known for being the most safe area, especially in the evening, especially with just how busy it’s been recently with the Knicks game [and] Trump coming. It’s been a bit of a messy summer in general. I think crime does go up as well, but I do think there probably should be more security in Penn Station, but that’s devastating.”

The AP called Penn Station one of the nation’s busiest transportation hubs, which serves Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit, and New York City subway lines and is used by "hundreds of thousands of commuters and travelers each day."

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Knife-wielding ex-con gets tables turned on him lethally — courtesy of victim he robbed, fought, bit, and stabbed: Report



A knife-wielding ex-con got a deadly taste of his own medicine late last week courtesy of the victim he robbed, fought, bit, and stabbed in Brooklyn, the New York Daily News reported.

Dan Costume, 34 — who was released from prison in 2024 — entered a stranger's apartment in Flatbush through an unlocked door late Friday night, law enforcement sources and the victim told the paper.

'He was acting in self-defense.'

The 45-year-old tenant spoke to the Daily News in Spanish, telling the paper that he had just come home from playing soccer. But the tenant's wife had departed their apartment on Avenue D near East 31st Street to run an errand — and left the door unlocked, the Daily News said.

When the tenant emerged from the bathroom, he caught Costume stealing two cell phones, a laptop, and other belongings, the tenant told the paper.

“He was in shock that there was a random person in his house,” a relative of the tenant told the Daily News in English as she listened to the tenant's account in Spanish.

The tenant wrapped his arms around the intruder from behind to try to get him to drop the stolen goods, the relative told the paper.

“They started battling between each other,” the relative added to the Daily News.

Costume bit the tenant’s hands and cheek, then pulled out a knife from his pocket and stabbed the tenant in the back of the neck, the tenant told the paper.

Then the victim reportedly turned the tables on the robber.

Sources told the Daily News that the tenant was able to disarm Costume and use the robber's own knife to stab Costume in his thigh and lower back.

The tenant then shoved Costume out of the apartment and into the hallway, the paper said, adding that the burglar fled down a stairwell and out of the building, dripping blood as he dropped the stolen property.

Costume collapsed outside the building, the Daily News said, and medics rushed him to Kings County Hospital where he died.

The tenant was treated at the same hospital and released, the paper added.

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A bruise and teeth marks were still visible on the tenant’s cheek days later, the Daily News reported, adding that the victim needed medical staples to close two gashes in his neck and on the back of his head.

“He was acting in self-defense,” the tenant's relative told the paper. “Everything happened so fast.”

The Daily News, citing sources, said prosecutors decided not to charge the tenant after reviewing the case because he acted in self-defense.

Costume’s father and sister told the paper they haven’t seen much of him since he left home at age 18, noting that he was in and out of the criminal justice system.

Costume's family members added to the Daily News that police had come looking for him several times before they knocked on their door Saturday to notify them of his death.

Costume was conditionally released from prison on parole in October 2024 after serving a one-and-a-half to three-year sentence for a Brooklyn attempted burglary conviction, the paper said, citing public records.

The tenant who killed Costume viewed surveillance video showing Costume getting into the apartment building through a back door near where garbage is kept, the Daily News reported.

The tenant also is in "a lot of pain," a relative told the paper, as he recovers from the wounds he suffered during the fight with Costume.

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