Uncle Died From Blunt Force Trauma, Nephew Charged: Police

GLEN BURNIE, MD — An argument between a Glen Burnie man and his nephew turned into a vicious fight that ultimately killed the uncle, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, police were called to the 200 block of East Thompson Avenue in Glen Burnie on a report that a man was sick or injured. Officers found Stephen Boyd Peele, 58, of the 200 block of East Thompson Avenue, dead on the kitchen floor.

Officers say the only other occupant of the residence was the victim’s nephew, Devin Leontis Peele, 26. Investigators say Devin Peele and Stephen Peeled argued, and it escalated into a violent assault. During the fight, Devin Peele allegedly punched his uncle several times, causing him to lose consciousness.

An autopsy performed Thursday by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Stephen Peele died as a result of blunt trauma to his head and torso, with the manner being homicide.

The Capital-Gazette quotes charging documents that say Devin Peele told police he threw a microwave, dumbbell and refrigerator at his uncle while the older man was laying on the floor.

Devin Peele was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder in the death of Stephen Peele. He is being held without bond.

Even though an arrest has been made, Anne Arundel County Police ask anyone with information to call the Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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Photo of murder suspect Devin Peele courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police