New Jersey Man Allegedly Stabs Mother to Death While She Sleeps

A 25-year-old New Jersey man has been taken into custody after allegedly stabbing his mother to death in her sleep.

The incident occurred early Monday morning at around 1:30 a.m. in Howell Township. According to a statement from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Robert Parody entered his mother’s bedroom on Porter Road and stabbed 61-year-old Loretta Parody in the chest.

The Howell Township Police Department responded to the scene shortly after the attack was reported. Loretta Parody was transported to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Robert Parody was apprehended without incident and remains at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution awaiting a detention hearing.

Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the attack or if the suspect had prior interactions with law enforcement.

The case is being handled by Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Bogner, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact MCPO Detective Josh Rios at 800-533-7443 or Howell Township Police Sergeant Nick Saltzman at 732-938-4111.