Teenager charged in stabbing death of Phenix City grandmother on 3rd Avenue
A 17-year-old is facing a murder charge in the connection to the stabbing death of his grandmother at a Phenix City home late Sunday night.
Phenix City police officers found the murder scene when they responded to a domestic violence call on October 8, 2023 at 11:12 PM in the 3000 block of 3rd Ave.
Captain Skip Lassiter says 68 year old Jynean Wolf was found suffering from a stab wound to the chest. Wolf was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and began an investigation.
During the course of the investigation, Wolf’s 17-year-old grandson was taken into custody and charged with murder. “The Phenix City Police Department will not be releasing the name of the juvenile at this time,” Captain Lassiter added.
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