15YO Accused Of Stabbing Neighbor To Death Because He Wanted To See What It Was Like

[Sugar Cookie]

A 15-year-old male in Texas was arrested this week and accused of killing his 62-year-old neighbor, allegedly stabbing her multiple times in her backyard. Authorities say they found Dana Magnuson dead inside her blood-soaked backyard shed following the attack earlier this month.

The 15-year-old neighbor alleged to have committed the fatal attack has not been identified due to his age. However, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that deputies had charged the teen with murder in connection to Magnuson’s death, saying the juvenile was in custody at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies at about 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, responded to a 911 call at the Magnuson family home. Upon arriving at the scene, first responders said they located the body of Magnuson — who appeared to have suffered multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene by medics.

The assailant fled from the scene on foot before authorities arrived.

Authorities said that Magnuson’s body was found in the backyard shed, but investigators currently believe that the teen initiated the attack while the older woman was in the backyard hot tub, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported. A struggle is believed to have ensued that ultimately ended with Magnuson dying in the shed.

Multiple sources reportedly told KTRK that after the teen’s arrest, he was questioned by detectives and said he just wanted to see what it was like to stab someone.

Teen allegedly killed neighbor because he wanted to see what it was like to stab someone

A 15-year-old in Texas is accused of stabbing his neighbor to death, allegedly telling police he just wanted to see what it was like to stab someone.

lawandcrime.com

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[Freyja]

Absolutely evil! And she was such a beautiful lady. Absolutely love silver hair. I wonder what would put this kind of thought into a kid's head???

 

[the cat did it]

Absolutely evil! And she was such a beautiful lady. Absolutely love silver hair. I wonder what would put this kind of thought into a kid's head???

I agree she was beautiful! I would love to look like that at 62 but somehow I don't see myself as being so fortunate...

That kid is evil, he just wanted to see what it felt like to stab someone? Just for shits and giggles?? Just by that statement alone at the age of 15 that kind of psychopathy is scary and not sure if that can be fixed. Should be a lifer away from anyone vulnerable, he may have picked his victim because he thought her an "easy" mark....

 

[Blizzard]

I guess, carry a gun in USA, 100% of the time, including on your own property :\