A Missouri mother has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her 16-year-old son. Krista Roy, 47, allegedly shot and then stabbed her son, Carter Bennett, to death in their home in St. Charles County. The tragic incident unfolded on a Monday, with Roy also reportedly taken to a local hospital that same day for attempting to commit suicide following her son’s death.
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The harrowing discovery was made when Carter Bennett’s friends grew concerned after not hearing from the teenager for days. They contacted local authorities to perform a wellness check, leading to a chilling scene when police entered the family’s residence in St. Charles County, Missouri. Court documents filed this week shed light on the distressing and shocking murder, as reported by KSDK, The Kansas City Star, KMOV, and First Alert 4 news.
Upon entering the home, officers were greeted with a foul odor and found the lifeless body of 16-year-old Bennett in his bed. Two days later, Krista Roy, the boy’s mother, was arrested and charged with his murder by the Office of Prosecuting Attorney of St. Charles County. Disturbing details surrounding the alleged crime emerged, with Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. McCulloch revealing that Roy confessed to shooting and stabbing her son after he pleaded for her to stop and help him.
According to court documents reviewed by KSDK, Roy admitted to retrieving a firearm from her ex-husband’s residence with the intent to harm both her son and herself. McCulloch stated that Roy continued to stab her son after shooting him while he slept, claiming it was to end his pain. In a heart-wrenching detail, court filings revealed that Bennett called out to his mother, saying ‘mommy, mommy,’ as she caressed him while he lay dying.
Investigation findings later led authorities to discover the alleged murder weapon at Roy’s ex-husband’s home. Reports from The Kansas City Star indicated that Roy had been hospitalised earlier on the same day for a suspected suicide attempt. St. Charles Police Department confirmed Roy’s arrest for first-degree murder and armed criminal action, with the suspect currently held in custody on a $1 million cash-only bond.
The community remains shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of Carter Bennett, as friends and neighbours struggle to come to terms with the horrific events that unfolded within the family home. The devastating case serves as a sobering reminder of the impact of domestic violence and mental health struggles on families and individuals. Authorities have stressed the importance of speaking out and seeking help in times of crisis to prevent such heartbreaking incidents from reoccurring in the future.
As the investigation continues and the legal process unfolds, local residents are grappling with the aftermath of this senseless tragedy. The case highlights the critical need for awareness and support for mental health issues and domestic conflicts to prevent further acts of violence within communities. The memory of Carter Bennett lives on as a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of vigilance and intervention in cases of distress and conflict within families.