A 13-year-old Pennsylvania girl was charged with the stabbing murder of her mother after her mom took the girl’s phone.
According to WYOU, officers said Lataya Powell, 13, made various comments while in custody, such as “I don’t have my phone because my mom took it before our fight,” “I’m the reason my mom is dead,” and “I don’t know how people can do stuff like this and not feel bad about it,” along with various of other comments.
According to investigators, on Friday, the Wilkes-Barre Police responded to 23 South Sherman Street for an unresponsive female.
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When officers arrived at the scene, an extensive investigation was initiated involving the Wilkes-Barre Police Detective Division, Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police RNI Unit Wilkes-Barre Barracks.
The initial investigation determined that the 44-year-old woman was suffering from apparent wounds to the torso and head area and was nonresponsive.
A second victim, an 11-year-old boy, was also located at the scene and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
The suspect, 13-year-old Lataya Powell, was detained and transported to police headquarters for questioning.
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The coroner’s office was notified, responded to the scene, and pronounced the victim deceased.
An autopsy is pending.
The teen suspect was arrested and charged with Criminal Homicide, Aggravated assault, and other related charges. The suspect was charged as an adult and arraigned.
She was incarcerated pending further court action in Luzerne County Common Pleas Court.
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