Man Charged With Murder In Mother's Stabbing Death

HOUSTON, TX -- A 56-year-old Humble man has been charged with murder in the brutal stabbing death of his mother, 79-year-old Vertie Hamilton

Gary Jenkins was arrested at a bus stop in Houston Tuesday, and was sought as a person of interest in Hamilton's.

After questioning Jenkins, police officially charged him with his mother's murder

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Hamilton's body was discovered Monday in her home in the the 7700 block of Audubon Forest in Humble by a neighbor who'd become concerned when Hamilton didn't answer phone calls or answer her door.

Neighbors told investigators that Jenkins, who apparently has a criminal history, was the victim's son and had been living at the home.

Officials said Jenkins, who'd been out of prison for only a few months, violated his parole on Friday and that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, KTRK reported.

He is being held without bond in the Harris County Jail.

The case is under investigation.

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