A television journalist has been accused of first-degree murder in connection with the deadly stabbing of her elderly mother. Angelynn ‘Angie’ Mock, a former morning news anchor for Fox 2 News in St. Louis, Missouri, was reportedly found covered in blood outside her home where her mother, Anita Avers, was discovered with multiple stab wounds. Anita, an 80-year-old marriage and family therapist, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Mock, who had cuts on her hands, was also treated for injuries before being taken into custody.
The 47-year-old ex-journalist, who previously worked at Fox 2 News from 2011 to 2015, is currently held on a $1 million bond in Sedgwick County Jail on a first-degree murder charge. Details about her legal representation or plea have not been disclosed. Neighbors witnessed Mock in a distressed state, seeking help covered in blood. Reports indicate that the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute, with 911 dispatchers mentioning that it was an act of self-defense.
Mock, who transitioned from a career in sports reporting to sales at a data management software firm, had a history in media with positions at various news outlets. The tragic event has shocked the community, with many expressing concern and offering support.Authorities have not provided further information on the case at this time.