A Maryland man, Jeremy Gentry, 48, was arrested on Monday after allegedly murdering his mother, Beatrice Kay Gentry, 68, in their shared home. The incident took place on Sand Castle Boulevard in Maryland.
Authorities were alerted to the situation when emergency medical service personnel responded to a report of an unconscious woman at the residence around 9 p.m. on Sunday. Upon entering the home, responders discovered Beatrice Gentry's body in the bathtub. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit took charge of the investigation and identified Jeremy Gentry as the suspect. He was subsequently charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment. Gentry was taken into custody without incident on Monday morning.
Officials are currently awaiting the results of the autopsy to determine the cause and manner of Beatrice Gentry's death. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and the incident is still under investigation.
This tragic event has shocked the local community, and authorities are working diligently to uncover more details surrounding the case. The safety and well-being of residents are of utmost importance as law enforcement continues its efforts to bring justice to the victim and her family.
