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Man Stabs Mom in Target, Cites Illuminati
13 Nov
Summary
- A man allegedly stabbed his mother inside a Waco Target.
- He claimed the Illuminati told him to commit the assault.
- The victim is in stable condition; suspect is jailed.
A 21-year-old man, identified as Galveston Elijah Vriseno, was arrested on Sunday, November 8th, in Waco, Texas. He faces an aggravated assault charge for allegedly stabbing his mother inside a Target store. The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. when police responded to a disturbance call.
Upon arrival, authorities found the 43-year-old victim with a stab wound to her neck. Security footage reportedly showed Vriseno stabbing his mother near the optical section before fleeing the store. He was later located at a Jack in the Box and apprehended.
During questioning, Vriseno allegedly admitted to using a knife found in his pocket as the weapon. His sister informed police that two days prior, he had made statements claiming the Illuminati had commanded him to kill his mother and sister. The mother was hospitalized and is now in stable condition.
Vriseno is currently held at the McLennan County Jail with a $100,000 bond. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
