Man charged in deadly stabbing of his 73-year-old mother called 911 on himself

ARNOLD, Pa. — A man is facing charges for the deadly stabbing of his 73-year-old mother in Arnold Sunday evening, the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday.

Brian Rebold, 38, is charged with criminal homicide and first-degree murder.

On Sunday around 5:38 p.m., officers were called to the 100 block of Liberty Avenue after Brian Rebold called 911 to report the stabbing.

Police say when they arrived they found Diana Rebold dead in the street. She had been stabbed multiple times.

Several neighbors witnessed the stabbing and provided statements to officers on scene.

“I was really devastated to find out what happened,” said Steve Mobley, who lives right next door, and was often a handyman for Diana Rebold.

He saw Diana lying face down in the street when ambulances arrived Sunday, and initially thought she was hit by a car.

Mobley said Diana Rebold’s son just recently moved into the home, but she didn’t live there with him. However, Mobley said she often checked on him.

“I didn’t notice any problems between them and never heard any arguing,” Mobley told Channel 11′s Andrew Havranek. “I had spoken to him before and I thought there was something a little off about him. I don’t know what it is and I just assumed he needed care.”

Many neighbors tell Channel 11 that they’re shaken after the stabbing.

“I was shocked and sad. It was horrifying,” said Doreen Geopfert.

“I don’t know how anybody could harm their mother or anybody, other than defending yourself, you know what I mean?” added Jim Weaver.

Despite police saying Rebold admitted to stabbing his mother in the neck and back, police said she was also stabbed in the head. He was found near her body in the road when he was taken into custody. Police say Rebold tossed the knife that was used in the stabbing into a neighbor’s yard. Police said he was covered in blood.

Brian Rebold is in the Westmoreland County Prison and is being held without bail.

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