Wellesley Man Held Without Bail In Father's Fatal Stabbing: Report

A Wellesley man accused of fatally stabbing his father at a neighborhood park has been ordered held without bail, according to a report from NBC 10 Boston.

James Floyd Bennett III, 26, pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder in Dedham District Court after authorities alleged he stabbed his 58-year-old father, James Floyd Bennett Jr., at Phillips Park on Maugus Avenue on Thursday, June 25.

Prosecutors said a witness saw the father and son playing soccer while discussing the World Cup before the encounter suddenly turned violent. The witness then heard the father yell, "He's stabbing me. He's killing me," prompting multiple 911 calls. Responding officers found the victim suffering from severe injuries, and Bennett reportedly identified his son as the attacker before losing consciousness. He later died at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Authorities said Bennett III returned home after the stabbing, showered, placed the knife and bloody clothing into a bag, then walked into the Wellesley Police Department and turned himself in. Prosecutors said he directed officers to the knife and did not appear to know his father had died. Defense attorney William Crowe said his client has a significant mental health history.

The fatal stabbing occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday after Wellesley police responded to Phillips Park for a 911 call requesting assistance. Bennett was arrested following an investigation by Wellesley police and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. Officials have said there is no ongoing threat to the public as the investigation continues.

Read more at NBC 10 Boston.

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