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Son Stabs Mother 12 Times in Deadly Argument
6 May
Summary
- A mother was found with 12 stab wounds in her chest.
- Her son admitted to using a silver knife after an argument.
- Police noted a rise in domestic violence cases locally.
A domestic incident on Monday afternoon in Drexel Hill resulted in a fatal stabbing. Responding officers discovered 51-year-old Michelle Fleming deceased inside her home, exhibiting multiple stab wounds to the chest. Her son, 20-year-old Quadir Ford, was apprehended in Springfield Township after admitting to the crime.
Ford confessed to fatally stabbing his mother with a silver knife following an argument. He also admitted to disposing of the weapon, gloves, and mask in a nearby trash can. Police stated that while they had prior contact with Ford, no previous domestic incidents between him and his mother had been reported.
Authorities noted a strained relationship between Ford and Fleming, characterized by mutual accusations over the years. Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt expressed sadness over the violence and highlighted that domestic abuse cases have been increasing in the township since late 2025. Support services are available 24/7.
