PLANTATION, Fla. ā A new report identifies a Plantation father police say was fatally stabbed by his son Wednesday night.
John Loperfido, 71, was stabbed by his son, 26-year-old Thomas Loperfido after an argument, police said. The elder Loperfido was identified by the Sun-Sentinel, which cited a police report.
Plantation police said another family member witnessed what happened.
Thomas Loperfido has a history of violence with a record that includes charges of aggravated assault and battery.
Just days before police say he killed his father, Thomas Loperfido posted a message on Facebook saying, āHappy Fatherās Day ā¦ my dad is the best.ā
āItās just a tragedy,ā neighbor Ruth Becker said.