RICHMOND, VA. (THECOUNT) — Janice Tyler, has been identified as the suspect in a Richmond double-stabbing Sunday.
Tyler, 59, is accused of stabbing to death her mother, “Miss Shirley“ Washington, during a domestic incident in the 3800 block of Peyton Avenue, Richmond, VA, just before 6 a.m.
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Tyler has also been charged with malicious wounding for assaulting her brother. Charges related to her 78-year-old mother’s death are pending.
A neighbor, who didn’t want to be identified, said she knew Washington for 30 years. She broke down in tears when she heard the news. “It’s very devastating to have something like this happen beside you,” the woman said. She said she knew Washington as “Miss Shirley.” source
Anyone with information on this incident should contact police immediately at 911.