A man aged 41 has been apprehended in California following allegations that he pushed his 71-year-old mother out of a second-story window and subsequently stomped her to death.
Fernando Vargas, 41, reportedly injured his heel after fatally kicking his mother, Carlota Vargas, in the street outside their residence.
According to the Los Angeles Police, witnesses reported that the mother and son were heard arguing prior to Fernando pushing Carlota from the window. Following this, he leaped out himself and stomped on her head.
Carlota Vargas was quickly transported to Providence Holy Cross Medical Centre but was declared D.O.A.
Detective Mark O’Donnell of the LAPD stated that numerous neighbors dialed 911 before officers arrived at the location.
He further mentioned that the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute.
