A pre-med student from the University of Florida is in custody. He dialed 911 on Saturday, confessing he fatally stabbed his mother. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office made this statement.
During Saturday’s press conference, Sheriff Grady Judd revealed Emmanuel Espinoza, 21, drove to his mother’s home that afternoon and committed the stabbing. Espinoza studied pre-med at the University of Florida.
Sheriff Judd said Espinoza traveled from Gainesville to Frostproof for a family event for his grandparent. His mother agreed when he asked to stay with her. “He knocked. When she opened, he repeatedly stabbed her. Despite her escape attempts, he kept stabbing until she collapsed, and died,” Sheriff Judd explained.
Sheriff Judd stated Espinoza confessed when questioned about the motive. “He admitted, ‘I wanted to kill my mother for years because she irritated me,'” recounted Sheriff Judd, describing Espinoza’s reason.
Espinoza told deputies he decided that day to act on those feelings. “We asked about his relationship with his mother. He claimed about 8 out of 10 love, but she annoyed him. He resolved on his way from Gainesville to end her life today,” Sheriff Judd stated.
Law enforcement says Espinoza contacted 911 after the tragic incident. He confessed to committing the crime and is now in custody.
Sheriff Judd described this murder as an exceptionally awful situation.
He shared, “Ms. Espinoza, aged 46, taught second grade at Ben Hill Griffin Elementary in Frostproof. She was highly valued by the community. Today’s unexplainable, brutal killing marks profound sadness. Our thoughts are with her loved ones, students, coworkers at school, and Polk County Public Schools.”
Espinoza faces first-degree murder charges after being booked into Polk County Jail.
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