Man allegedly crawled through his mother’s doggy door and stabbed her to death
08/13/2024 11:40 am PDT
BRANDON, Fla. (TCN) -- A 37-year-old man is in custody after he allegedly broke into his mother’s home to steal an item but then fatally stabbed her amid a dispute.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, on Aug. 12 at around 4:40 a.m., deputies received a report of a 64-year-old woman suffering from a stab wound. Authorities responded and found the victim, Julie Aylor, deceased at the scene.
In a news conference, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said authorities allege the victim’s son, John Aylor, broke into his mother’s house by crawling through a doggy door, which he had done before.
Aylor allegedly planned to steal something when he went into his mother’s bedroom armed with a knife. An argument between Aylor and his mother ensued before Aylor allegedly stabbed her at least once in the chest.
According to Chronister, Aylor’s 10-year-old daughter was in the house, and his mother cared for her and a 16-year-old family member in the home. The two minors were awakened by the victim’s screams. The teen reportedly called 911 for help, but the victim had already died from her injuries by the time first responders arrived.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Aylor on charges of first-degree felony murder while engaged in a burglary and armed burglary of a dwelling with assault/battery. The search for Aylor ended on Aug. 13 when a concerned citizen reported the suspect’s possible location, and officials took him into custody without incident.
According to the sheriff, Aylor has an extensive criminal history, including arrests dating back to 2003. He has previously been charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, felony petit theft, and possession of a controlled substance.
In a statement, Chronister said, "Today, we have taken a significant step towards justice with the arrest of the individual responsible for the tragic and violent stabbing that took the life of an innocent woman."
The sheriff also noted that this was the 14th family-related slaying of the year.
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