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Columbus Stabbing: Adopted Son Charged with Father's Murder
27 May
Summary
- A 58-year-old man died from stab wounds over the weekend.
- The victim was identified as Mark Rayburn-Velco, an OSU employee.
- His adopted son, a 17-year-old, was arrested and charged with murder.
A deadly stabbing occurred in Columbus over the weekend, resulting in the death of 58-year-old Mark Rayburn-Velco. Police discovered Rayburn-Velco and another individual suffering from stab wounds at a Glen Echo Drive residence just before 7 a.m. on Sunday.
Rayburn-Velco, who was an employee at The Ohio State University, succumbed to his injuries. The second victim is expected to survive. Investigators have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with the incident.
The teenager has been charged with murder and felonious assault. Court records indicate that the suspect is Rayburn-Velco's adopted son. Attorneys mentioned that both victims were considered fathers to the suspect. A competency evaluation has been ordered for the teen.
