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Town of Tonawanda man accused of stabbing and killing his grandmother

Town of Tonawanda man accused of stabbing and killing his grandmother
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Town of Tonawanda man is accused of stabbing and killing his grandmother on Monday afternoon.

According to the Erie County District Attorney's Office, 19-year-old Miguel Castro was arraigned on Monday on one count of second-degree murder, one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Around noon on Monday, Castro allegedly stabbed and killed his 57-year-old grandmother inside his home on the 1100 block of Parkhurst Boulevard in the Town of Tonawanda. Police have identified her as 57-year-old Anna M. Moore.

According to the DA, three juveniles were present inside the home during the alleged stabbing.

Castro is being held without bail and if convicted, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.