By Trend News Line 2024-06-27 20:23:31.
Tragic Incident in Sherrelwood: Son Admits to Meth Use Before Fatally Stabbing Father
In a devastating turn of events, 30-year-old Connor Allen Paige of Sherrelwood has confessed to police that he smoked methamphetamine before fatally stabbing his father, Robert Allen Paige, at their home on Durango Street. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit reveals chilling details of the incident that occurred on June 1.
Details of the Crime
According to the affidavit, Connor Paige is facing charges of first-degree murder, motor vehicle theft, and violating protection orders after brutally beating and stabbing his father to death. The tragic discovery was made by a family member who called 911 after finding Robert Paige with severe facial trauma and a fatal wound on his neck. Despite the efforts of first responders, Robert Paige was pronounced dead at the scene.
Discovery and Investigation
Deputies who arrived at the scene described the house as “eerily quiet” and found Robert Paige motionless in his bedroom. A hunting-style knife with a 5-inch blade was discovered on the nightstand next to the body, further implicating Connor Paige in the crime. The family member who made the gruesome discovery recounted waking up to the chilling silence of the house, only to find their beloved father lying lifeless in his room.
Arrest and Confession
Following the murder, Connor Paige fled the scene in his father’s work van, which was equipped with GPS tracking. Police were able to locate him in Elbert County, where he was arrested. During questioning, Paige admitted to killing his father and confessed to hearing voices due to his diagnosis of schizophrenia. He also revealed that he had smoked methamphetamine the day before the incident and had been awake all night before carrying out the heinous act.
Legal Proceedings
Despite having three protection orders preventing him from living at the family home or contacting his father, Connor Paige was still residing there at the time of the murder. He is currently being held at the Adams County Detention Facility on a $2 million cash bond. Court records indicate that Paige is scheduled to appear in court on July 19 to face the charges against him.
Remembering Robert Allen Paige
As the community mourns the loss of Robert Allen Paige, it is important to remember him not just as a victim of a senseless crime, but as a loving father and member of the Sherrelwood community. The Adams County Coroner’s Office has identified him as a beloved 64-year-old man who tragically lost his life in a violent act of filial betrayal.
As the investigation continues and the legal process unfolds, the memory of Robert Allen Paige will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace..
– Sherrelwood man smoked meth before fatally stabbing father
– Sherrelwood man fatally stabbed father after smoking meth.