A Stuart man is in custody following a Wednesday afternoon homicide that occurred in Stuart. According to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith, at approximately 3 pm, deputies received information that a female had possibly been stabbed to death inside of a home at 306 Staples Avenue.
Deputies responded and found victim Susan Ackermann Tabor, 67, deceased inside of the home. Suspect Andrew Russell Tabor, 41, was taken into custody almost immediately a short distance from the home. The victim is the mother of the suspect, and both reside at 306 Staples Avenue.
“Mr. Tabor is in custody at this time and we will be announcing specific charges shortly,” Smith said in a Wednesday evening release. Patrick County sheriff’s investigators are being assisted by crime scene personnel with the Virginia State Police.