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Mother and Daughter Fatally Stabbed in Philadelphia Home

Police investigate double homicide in Crescentville; suspect in custody as motive remains unclear.

  • Victims identified as 75-year-old Angela Trejo and her 58-year-old daughter Alma Barberena.
  • Police responded to a report of a 'person with a gun' and found the bodies in the basement.
  • Authorities confirmed the suspect is a family member but have not disclosed the relationship.
  • Neighbors described the victims as excellent neighbors and active community members.
  • Philadelphia has seen a 37% decrease in homicides compared to the same time last year.
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