Man Charged With Fatally Stabbing His Father In West Hollywood

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – A man was charged Tuesday with fatally stabbing his father and also attacking his sister in a West Hollywood apartment.

Jose Emanuel Raselbach, 34, is charged with the murder of Abraham Raselbach, 66, who was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday in the 8700 block of Shoreham Drive.

The younger Raselbach is also charged with one count each of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

The defendant's sister -- who is in her 30s -- was seriously injured and his mother suffered superficial injuries, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported.

The charges include allegations that Raselbach personally used a knife and that he has a 2011 conviction for assault with a deadly weapon.

A possible motive for the attack was not disclosed.

Raselbach, who was arrested the night of the attack, was ordered to be held in lieu of $3 million bail while awaiting arraignment July 24 at the Airport Branch Courthouse in Los Angeles.

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