An 18 year old Nigerian teen has been arrested after his doctor mum was
found seriously injured and his younger brother found dead beside her at
their home in Dix Hill, Long Island, New York.
Their dad returned home on Saturday night July 19th to discover 15 year
old Bradley Okonkwo (pictured centre) dead in their apartment, and his
wife, Dr Chinwe Okonkwo (pictured left) suffering from severe head
wounds. He immediately called the police who arrived the scene shortly
afterwards.
Charles Okonkwo jnr (pictured right), who'd left the home shortly after
the incident, was eventually arrested near the family home, and has been
charged for attacking his mother. He is yet to be charged for his
brother's death, though he confessed to 'hurting his mother and his
brother'.
Dr Okonkwo is currently receiving treatment at Stony Brook University Hospital, but is said to be in
serious condition. She sustained serious trauma including facial fractures and loss of
consciousness. She had been badly beaten.
Charles Jnr is said to have a history of psychiatric issues and the
family had been trying to help him before the vicious attack. I bet the
brother was trying to protect his mum when he was killed. Sad!
During his arraignment yesterday, Charles kept his head down throughout and did not enter a
plea.
