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McAllen man who stabbed aunt to death said ‘things that did not make sense’
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Xavier Alvarez , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· September 1, 2026
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Key points The man's condition and failure to take medication may have contributed to the incident. A 39-year-old man who suffers from schizophrenia has been charged with murder.
A 39-year-old man who suffers from schizophrenia has been charged with murder. He is accused of stabbing his aunt in the chest and attacking his grandmother. The aunt suffered a fatal wound to the left side of her chest. The grandmother refused to press charges. The man's condition and failure to take medication may have contributed to the incident.
Further details about the case are available, including the events that unfolded when police arrived at the scene. A police officer responded to a report of an assault, and the man was later encountered standing by a vehicle outside a residence.
The case involves a tragic incident with a suspect who has a history of schizophrenia, and more information can be found through the source.
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Category: Local ·
Published: September 1, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
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