Crime & Safety

Son Suspected in Homicide of Elderly Mother

Gwinnett County Police have obtained arrest warrants for the adult son of 72-year-old Phyllis Wilson after she was found stabbed to death in her home in unincorporated Lawrenceville, Ga.

Gwinnett County Police say they believe an elderly woman's son may be responsible for her death.

Officers were called to 1139 Simonton Glen Way in unincorporated Lawrenceville at 10:28 a.m. Tuesday morning. The husband of 72-year-old Phyllis Wilson and her caretaker .

The Gwinnett Medical Examiner's Office determined she had been stabbed to death.

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The Wilsons' son, 42-year-old Mark Wilson, who suffers from schizophrenia, was living with the couple. They believe the son may be responsible for Mrs. Wilson's death. They have obtained arrest warrants for the son for aggravated assault and felony murder.

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