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Random Park Slaying: Engineer Stabbed from Behind
12 Sep
Summary
- Engineer Andrew Wimsatt was fatally stabbed in a park.
- A 5½-inch bloody knife was found at the suspect's home.
- Investigators believe the attack was a random act.
Andrew Wimsatt, a 62-year-old engineer, was killed in a seemingly random stabbing incident in Round Rock, Texas. The attack occurred on Monday, September 7, while Wimsatt was seated on a park bench in Chandler Creek Park. He had just visited his mother at a nearby nursing home.
Benedict Ogbodiegwu Jr. was subsequently arrested and charged with murder. Investigators located a 5½-inch knife with blood on it at Ogbodiegwu's residence, approximately one mile from the park. Surveillance footage from the park and a nearby McDonald's restaurant, where Ogbodiegwu was seen after the incident, were crucial in the investigation.
Authorities have stated that preliminary evidence suggests the attack was random, and the victim and suspect were not acquainted. Ogbodiegwu reportedly admitted to being in a photo taken at the park but denied being there on the day of the killing, instead mentioning a twin brother. Greg Gutfeld, a talk show host, commented on the heinous nature of the crime, noting that Wimsatt was a fan of his show and known for his helpful nature.
