Clearwater, FL – Detectives are investigating a homicide in unincorporated Clearwater after a woman was found dead inside her home Friday afternoon, and her adult son was arrested at the scene.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 2:58 a.m. Friday to a residence near U.S. Highway 19 North after a 911 caller reported that he had killed his mother. When deputies arrived, they located 65-year-old Yolanda Sanchez inside a bedroom suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said the suspect, 24-year-old Daniel Sanchez, allegedly became involved in a verbal altercation with his mother that escalated into a physical confrontation. According to detectives, Sanchez admitted to stabbing his mother multiple times until she died.
Sanchez was taken into custody without further incident and later charged with second-degree murder, authorities said. He was transported to the Pinellas County Jail, where he remains held as of Friday evening.
The homicide occurred at a residence in unincorporated Clearwater, an area within Pinellas County in the Tampa Bay region. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Robbery and Homicide Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials said next of kin has been notified. No additional suspects are being sought at this time, and investigators have not released details about a possible motive.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as detectives continue to process evidence and conduct interviews.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
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