Philadelphia

Man Stabs Grandmother to Death: Police

Police believe the suspect in the woman's murder is her 29-year-old relative.

A man stabbed his grandmother to death early Saturday evening in the Eastwick section of Philadelphia, according to investigators.

Police say the 29-year-old man stabbed his maternal grandmother several times inside a home on the 7900 block of Caesar Place at 5:38 p.m. The 70-year-old woman was pronounced dead at 6:17 p.m.

Sources close to the investigation told NBC10 the man was also accused of previously assaulting his paternal grandmother.

The suspect was last seen leaving the home wearing a black skull cap, blue hooded sweatshirt with dark sleeves and blue jeans. Police have not released a detailed description of him but say he is short with a stocky build.

If you have any information on the incident, please call Philadelphia Police.

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