A former television anchor is facing serious charges after a tragic incident involving her elderly mother. Angelynn “Angie” Mock, 47, allegedly stabbed her mother, 80-year-old Anita Avers, to death in their shared home in Wichita, Kansas.
Incident Overview
The Wichita Police Department responded to the home around 7:50 a.m. on a Friday. Upon arrival, officers found Mock outside with visible injuries to her hands. Inside, they discovered Avers unresponsive in her bed, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Emergency responders rushed Avers to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Arrest Details
Mock was treated for her injuries at a hospital before being arrested. She is currently held in the Sedgwick County Jail on a first-degree murder charge and is facing a bond set at $1 million.
Background on Angelynn Mock
- Age: 47
- Former positions:
- News anchor at FOX 2 in St. Louis (2011-2015)
- Worked at KOKH FOX 25 in Oklahoma City
- Current employment: Sales position at a data management software company
Eyewitness Accounts
Local residents expressed shock following the incident. According to Alyssa Castro, a neighbor, Mock approached them with blood on her hands, asking for help. Castro reported that Mock took her phone and returned inside, allegedly claiming she “stabbed [her] mother to save herself” when calling authorities.
Legal Proceedings
The motive behind the stabbing is still unclear. As of now, details regarding Mock’s initial court appearance have not been released. El-Balad has reached out to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for further comments on the case.
