The Brief
- David Lewis was arrested for the fatal stabbing of his 60-year-old mother, Valerra Lewis, at their home in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Police say Lewis initially attempted to mislead investigators by claiming he discovered his mother’s body upon returning home.
- Detectives later determined that Lewis had actively attempted to destroy physical evidence and sanitize the home following the murder.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del. – A disturbing discovery led to the arrest of a Delaware man, who police say brutally murdered his 60-year-old mom, then tried to cover it up.
What we know:
David Lewis told police he found his mom, Valerra Lewis, covered in blood in a bedroom when he returned to his home on Three Rivers Court on Friday.…