Nationwide — Jarell Joseph, a 35-year-old man from Harris County, Texas, has been charged with homicide after allegedly killing his 69-year-old mom, Eva Peavy, with a hammer of their house. Deputies discovered Joseph holding the weapon once they arrived.
In keeping with WLBT, Eva’s stepson found her unresponsive within the storage on Wednesday evening and referred to as 911. She was pronounced lifeless on the scene. Authorities imagine the hammer was used within the deadly assault, although particulars about her accidents haven’t been launched.
Eva’s husband, Curtis Peavy, was at a bowling alley when he obtained a name from his organic son. Curtis recalled, “He mentioned, ‘Dad, it is advisable come house actual fast. Jarell simply did one thing to Mama Eva…’ I mentioned, ‘What do you imply?’ He mentioned, ‘Received right here. I simply noticed a physique laying within the storage.’”
Joseph, who has bipolar dysfunction and schizophrenia, had a historical past of violence. He was charged with assaulting his mom in 2016.
“I noticed the change in him. His complete mindset began altering, his demeanor and all the pieces and so forth,” Curtis Peavy mentioned.
Jarell Joseph is being held within the Harris County Jail on a $300,000 bond and is scheduled for a courtroom look on Monday.
