Adam Farney has been named as the Florida man who stabbed and killed his mother and wounded his sister late Monday at an Orange County home, deputies said.

Farney, 23, faces a charge of first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Lori Farney, 52. He faces an attempted murder charge in the stabbing of his sister, Autumn Farney, 23.

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The domestic violence incident was reported at 10:53 p.m. in the 14000 block of Rensselaer Road, north of Lake Pickett Road.

Deputies said they were called to the home and found one woman dead on the back porch and another suffering from stab wounds.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.

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