'You know when it¡¯s time to go': Last Instagram post of mother killed by 17-year-old son haunts internet
A 17-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly killing his mother, Catherine Griffith, just months after reportedly murdering his father. Catherine died from a serious knife wound, and her last Instagram post, now going viral, hinted at emotional struggles.
A 17-year-old was arrested for reportedly killing his mother, only months after fatally murdering his father. His mother, 39-year-old Catherine 'Cathy' Griffith, died of a serious knife wound. The teen is charged with first-degree murder. Catherine's most recent Instagram photo is going viral.
What was the mother's last Instagram post?
The frightening final post had a photo of a bridge heading to a forest, with a few words scribbled in the caption.
¡°That old familiar body ache, The snaps from the same little breaks in your soul. You know when it¡¯s time to go¡Sometimes, givin¡¯ up is the strong thing.,¡± Catherine Griffith posted on September 7.
How did people on the internet react?
People on the internet extended their condolences in the comments. Many people wished her to rest in peace. Here's what people wrote in the comments.
Credit: Instagram
What happened with the mother?
According to ABC, the boy called 911 and stated that his mother "fell on a knife". When the officers arrived, he was reportedly found standing outside his home, covered in blood.
Neighbours said they witnessed an interaction between the teen and his mother before the stabbing. "There were witnesses outside the mobile home who saw Collin drag his mother inside by the hair on her head," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told the site.
The sheriff also stated that when the authorities arrived at the teen's home, he was "calm, cool, and collected - not upset." He reportedly informed the cops, "I know my rights, and I want an attorney."
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