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Long Island Teen Accused of Stabbing Grandmother to Death, Attacking Mother

CBS New YorkMay 7, 20251 min5,294 views
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Violent Attack in Seldon

  • 🚨 Police responded to a home in Seldon, Long Island, on Monday night after a woman ran out screaming for help.
  • πŸ”ͺ The woman reported that her teenage son had attacked her and her mother with kitchen knives.
  • πŸ’” The 15-year-old boy is accused of stabbing his grandmother, 56-year-old Ketta Chandmi, to death.
  • πŸ₯ His mother, 36-year-old Vanessa Chandmi, was also stabbed and is expected to survive her injuries.

Alleged Motive and Court Proceedings

  • βš–οΈ Prosecutors revealed the alleged motive in court: the mother had threatened to take away the teen's computer due to concerns about his computer use and missing school.
  • πŸ’¬ The grandmother reportedly chimed in with "Just take it," which prosecutors suggest sparked the violent attack.
  • πŸ‘¨β€βš–οΈ The 15-year-old, identified as Indigo Angula, appeared in court charged with murder and attempted murder.
  • ❓ The defense attorney noted that Indigo is a child and presumed innocent under American law.

Family Impact

  • πŸ˜₯ The teen's aunt was tearful in court, expressing the shock and tragedy of the situation.
  • πŸ˜” The mother is recovering from severe wounds to her face and neck.
  • 🏠 The family of three lived in the Townline Road home where the incident occurred.
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