There was blood everywhere: police describe scene after man kills wife, mother-in-law

There Was Blood Everywhere: Police Describe Scene After Man Kills Wife, Mother-In-Law

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May 24, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A tragic incident in Philadelphia has led to the arrest of 43-year-old Leandro Barberena, who is charged with the murders of his wife, 58-year-old Alma Barberena, and her mother, 75-year-old Angela Trejo.

Authorities confirmed their deaths resulted from multiple stab wounds.

The Philadelphia Police Department responded to a call at approximately 1:30 p.m. at a residence on the 6000 block of Bingham Street, where they found two unresponsive women in the basement of the home. Both victims were covered in blood and had sustained multiple stab wounds across their bodies.

During a news conference on Thursday, Staff Inspector Ernest Ransom of the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit revealed that Leandro Barberena was the one who initially reported the bodies to the authorities via a 911 call.

A bloody glove left at the scene was a key piece of evidence that linked him to the crime.

Barberena has been taken into custody and faces two counts of murder. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.

Phil Stilton

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