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Police charge David Blakeney’s son with his murder

On Tuesday, police arrested and charged 26-year-old David Blakeney Jr. with his father’s murder.

According to police, last week officers responded to 1226 Stevens Rd., SE for reports of an unconscious person. On the scene, officers found David Blakeney lying unresponsive and unconscious with multiple stab wounds in a bathtub. Blakeney was pronounced dead on the scene.

Blakeney Jr. was charged with second-degree murder.

He is expected in court this afternoon for his arraignment.

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