Grandmother killed and man injured in fort washington, stabbing suspect on the run
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Grandmother killed and man injured in Fort Washington, stabbing suspect on the run

September 15, 2025

Waldorf woman wanted for stabbing death of grandmother in Fort Washington home

Fort Washington, MD – Prince George’s County Police are searching for 28-year-old Breante Thomas of Waldorf, who is wanted for the fatal stabbing of her grandmother and the stabbing of another family member during a violent attack on Sunday.

On September 14, at approximately 1:50 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 500 block of Bonhill Drive. Inside the home, they found 81-year-old Helen Thomas suffering from stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second victim, an adult male relative, was also stabbed during the incident. He was transported to a hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Grandmother killed and man injured in fort washington, stabbing suspect on the run
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Police say the suspect fled the scene in a white 2012 Volkswagen Passat with Maryland tags 3FF3906. Thomas is charged with first- and second-degree murder, attempted first- and second-degree murder, and related charges.

Anyone who spots Thomas is urged not to approach her but to call 911 immediately. Those with information can also contact Homicide Unit detectives at 301-516-2512. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), through www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile app. The case number is 25-005122.

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