A northern Minnesota man accused of fatally stabbing his mother is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Thomas W. Matthews, 34, is suspected of killing 54-year-old Joy M. Matthews on Tuesday at a home in Bena, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
Matthews, of Bena, remains jailed in lieu of $500,000 bail on assault charges stemming from a fight with patrons outside the Big Winnie Bar in Bena, the Sheriff’s Office added.
According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office:
Deputies were called to the bar shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday and saw Thomas Matthews being restrained by several people after he attacked some of the patrons.
About 6:20 a.m. the next morning, authorities were alerted to a woman who was unresponsive at a home in Bena. Emergency responders went to the home and found Joy Matthews’ body.
Authorities have yet to reveal a motive in the killing or why Thomas Matthews was fighting at the bar. Charges in the killing are pending.
Snow will brighten southern Minnesota landscape overnight
Waseca officer survived shot to head on duty but isn't the same
2 dead, including 12-year-old boy, in rural Wisconsin fire
More drums, fewer choirs as 'vibrant' church styles rise in popularity
