High Schooler Confesses to Mother’s Murder, Calls Family for Help

A 17‑year‑old from Fayetteville is accused of killing his mother and hiding the body in a garage bin. He first dialed a grandparent on February 10, admitting he had stabbed her and left the body in the garage. Within minutes, he also rang 911, saying he wanted to be taken into custody for the crime. When officers entered the house, they found his mother, 49, emerging from a recycling container in the garage. She was dead with stab wounds.Police discovered a note on the kitchen table that explained why he did it, though the exact words were not released. The teen was also found at home with cuts on his own hands and blood on him, indicating self‑harm. He was taken into custody as an adult and charged with first‑degree murder. The case raises questions about mental health support for teens and how families respond to signs of distress. Law enforcement officials say the investigation is ongoing, and no other suspects are involved.