Palm Coast, FL - Update: Nathaniel Ryder Shimmel, 22, has been arrested and is facing a first-degree murder charge for the stabbing death of his own mother in Palm Coast.
Shimmel is accused of stabbing his mother, Michele Shimmel, to death at 47 Woodhollow Lane in Palm Coast. Shimmel's being held at the Flagler County Detention Facility without bond.
“It’s a tragedy that this occurred but I’m glad that we could quickly identify the suspect and take him into custody,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Units within the agency worked as the dynamic team they are. Many have worked with no sleep for 24-hours or minimal sleep, away from their families. I joined them first-hand at various scenes and operations last night and this morning and I couldn’t be prouder to lead such a professional group.”
Flagler County Sheriff's Office held a press conference regarding the arrest at 3 PM on Thursday.
(Shimmel's mugshot courtesy Flagler County jail)
Earlier Reporting: A woman was stabbed to death on Wednesday night in Palm Coast and Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly says they have a person of interest in custody. The woman, believed to be in her 50s or 60s, was found in the front yard of a home on Woodhollow Lane at around 7:30 PM on August 23. Officials think this may be a domestic related homicide. Copyright Southern Stone Communications 2017.
