McNair, Virginia – Authorities in Fairfax County say a woman stabbed her elderly mother in the neck, left her on the apartment floor, and fled the scene with the family dog. Investigators allege the suspect attempted to conceal the crime before escaping the building. She was later arrested miles away and is now facing serious charges.
Incident Overview
Fairfax County Police have charged 31-year-old Helena Little with second-degree murder in the killing of her mother, 79-year-old Norma Little. According to officials, officers responded after a caregiver arrived at the apartment on the 2300 block of Dulles Station Boulevard around 10 a.m. Tuesday and made a disturbing discovery.
Inside the home, the caregiver found the elderly woman with multiple stab wounds to her upper body, including a fatal wound to the neck. The victim was lying on the floor under an overturned recliner, and the apartment appeared to be in disarray.
Timeline of Events
Police say the caregiver, who routinely checked on the victim due to her limited mobility, immediately called 911 after seeing the scene. Responding officers noted a strong smell of cleaning products, an indication that someone may have attempted to wipe evidence or alter the scene.
Investigators also learned that the victim received regular support from her two adult children and outside caregivers. This information became critical as detectives began piecing together the events leading up to the crime.
Details From Police & Officials
Detectives launched a full investigation, reviewing video surveillance, key fob activity inside the building, and witness statements. According to court documents, evidence pointed to one person: Helena Little…