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Son Reported Burglary at Home, Beat Mother to Death
Florida man arrested after claiming burglary at home but killed his 68-year-old mother with blunt objects.
In brief
Florida man arrested after claiming burglary at home but killed his 68-year-old mother with blunt objects. Gregory Magloire, 33, charged with second-degree murder after reporting burglary at Miami home where he found his mother dead with head trauma and blood. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Reported Burglary
Gregory Magloire contacted Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office about a burglary at his home on Wednesday at 12:50 p.m.
No Evidence of Forced Entry
Deputies found all doors locked with no signs of forced entry at the Miami home.
Defendant Arrives
Gregory Magloire arrived by bicycle and pointed deputies to a boarded-up window on the south side of the property.
Defendant Enters Home
Gregory Magloire used a key to enter the home after deputies noted he knew his room had been ransacked.
Victim Found Dead
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced 68-year-old Josephine Louise Magloire dead inside the home with head trauma and blood.
Defendant Confesses
Gregory Magloire confessed to repeatedly striking the victim with blunt objects causing her death.
Charged with Murder
Gregory Magloire, 33, charged with second-degree murder in the case of his mother's death.
Detained Without Bond
Gregory Magloire is currently detained without bond and scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Victim's Identity
The victim was identified as 68-year-old Josephine Louise Magloire by Miami independent outlet WPLG.
Homicide Bureau Interview
Due to inconsistency in Gregory Magloire's account, he was detained by deputies and brought to the homicide bureau for interview.
Burglary Report
The defendant reported a burglary at his Miami home to law enforcement on Wednesday at 12:50 p.m.
Defendant's Confession
Gregory Magloire admitted to repeatedly striking the victim with blunt objects on her head causing her death.
Arrest Details
Gregory Magloire was arrested by Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office after officers found his mother dead inside the home.
Current Status
Gregory Magloire is detained without bond and set to appear in court on Monday for the second-degree murder charge.
The takeaway
Gregory Magloire, 33, charged with second-degree murder after reporting burglary at Miami home where he found his mother dead with head trauma and blood.
