Maryland – In a deeply disturbing case in Maryland that left residents shocked, a 53‑year‑old son, identified as R. English, has been sentenced to prison in the fatal stabbing of his 72‑year‑old mother, identified as L. Royster, following a bitter dispute over her car. English was convicted of first‑degree murder and received a punishment reflecting the severity of his actions and the life taken from Royster.
Prosecutors argued that English’s brutal attack was rooted in a dispute over the use of his mother’s vehicle and that his violent reaction went far beyond any reasonable response to a family disagreement. The judge ultimately sentenced English to life in prison with all but 72 years suspended, a term equal to the number of years Royster had lived at the time of her death.
The horrific events unfolded on April 3, 2024, at the home shared by English and his mother. That evening, police were called for a welfare check at Royster’s residence after concerns were raised about her well‑being. When officers arrived, they found her inside the apartment with multiple stab wounds. According to prosecutors, she had been stabbed 47 times and had a handcuff fastened to her wrist, suggesting she was restrained during the attack. Royster was pronounced dead at the scene. The brutality of the assault and the number of wounds indicated a violent and frenzied attack, one that investigators quickly determined did not match the story English initially offered…