Former morning TV news anchor Angelynn ‘Angie’ Mock, 47, has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing her 80-year-old mother, Anita Avers, to death in their Wichita home. Police responded to the home around 7:50 a.m. and found Mock outside with cuts on her hands. Inside, they discovered Avers unresponsive in her bed with multiple stab wounds, and she was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Mock was treated at a hospital for injuries before being booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder. She is being held on a $1 million bond. The motive for the alleged crime remains unclear, with information on her initial court appearance not yet available. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for comment.
Mock previously worked as a morning news anchor at FOX 2 News in St. Louis from 2011 to 2015 and also held positions at KOKH FOX 25 in Oklahoma City. At the time of her arrest, she was employed in sales at a data management software company, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Neighbors in the community were traumatized after a bloodied Mock allegedly emerged from the home, local outlets reported. Alyssa Castro, who lives in the neighborhood, told KAKE that Mock approached their vehicle with blood all over her hands and body, asking them to call 911. Castro stated that Mock took her phone and ran back inside the house, where she called authorities and allegedly claimed she ‘stabbed [her] mother to save herself,’ according to Sedgwick County dispatchers.
While the details of the alleged incident are still under investigation, the emotional impact on the community is evident. The case raises questions about the circumstances leading to such a tragic event, as well as the potential implications for family dynamics and legal consequences. Further developments are expected as the investigation continues.
Mock’s alleged statement about acting in self-defense has been a focal point of the case, though the court will determine the validity of this claim. Legal proceedings are likely to be complex, with the prosecution needing to establish intent and motive, while the defense may explore possible justifications. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for understanding similar crimes and the legal frameworks surrounding them.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic incident, the focus remains on the legal process and the need for justice. The case has sparked discussions about domestic violence, family conflicts, and the role of media in shaping public perception of such crimes. These conversations highlight the broader societal implications of incidents like this and the importance of thorough legal scrutiny.