An Alabama woman is facing capital murder charges after allegedly slaying her son and stabbing the boy’s grandfather. Jennifer Nicole Long was taken into custody after her father called the police to check on the eight-year-old amid fears she would hurt him. The boy was reportedly found in a bedroom with the knife still stuck in his body.
An affidavit by Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to intervene on Thursday evening after reports of a stabbing at home.
In an affidavit following Long’s arrest, the Sheriff’s Office said: “Morgan County Deputies responded to the scene on Village Dr near Hartselle, assisted by Priceville Police Department.
“Once on scene, deputies located an adult male suffering from a stab wound and one deceased 8yr old boy.”
According to Alabama statute 13A-5-40(a)(15) anyone charged with the intentional murder of a child under 14 faces a potential death penalty sentence if found guilty.
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The statute says: “A person commits an intentional murder if he causes the death of another person and, in performing the act or acts that cause the death of that person, he intends to kill that person (or another person).
“A person acts intentionally when it is his purpose to cause the death of another person” and “[t]he intent to kill must be real and specific.”
The boy, whose name has yet to be confirmed was found in the “master bedroom” with “multiple stab wounds” and the knife still “protruding from”his chest.
His grandfather, identified as Charles Long, was also attacked and later airlifted to Hunstville Hospital.
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The Sheriff’s Office said the boy’s school had been informed about the death.
Morgan County Superintendent Tracie Turrentine said: “It is with great sadness that we have lost one of our students in Morgan County.
“The student will be remembered for the joy he brought to his friends, classmates, and teachers.
“My condolences and thoughts go out to the family at this time.”
Turrentine reiterated support services have been made available to classmates and their parents.
She added: “The loss of a student can be a difficult and challenging situation that can generate a high level of anxiety and distress in students.
“During this time, as the school community processes this news and copes with grief, please know that support services are available to those who need them.”
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