A woman in her 50s was found stabbed to death inside her Glendale home Monday evening, and police have identified her 21-year-old son as the sole suspect in the case. Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Justin Avenue at about 6 p.m. after a caller reported finding blood inside the house.
When officers checked the home, they found the woman dead with multiple stab wounds, according to KTLA. Police also discovered a man parked in a vehicle in the immediate area, and investigators later identified him as the victim's son, 21-year-old Sebastian Landau, naming him the sole suspect in the investigation.
Weapon Recovered, Motive Still Unclear
Officers recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the killing, the outlet's report notes. Police have not released any information about what may have led to the stabbing, leaving the motive unexplained for now.
Accounts differ slightly on how the arrest itself is being characterized. KTLA's report states that the 21-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder, while a news item posted by the City of Glendale states that Landau was arrested and booked for murder at the Glendale Police Jail.
Tip Line Open as Investigation Continues
The Glendale Police Department issued a news release on the case Tuesday, and investigators are still asking the public for help. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call police at 818-548-4840.
