MIAMI — Rachel Knaus Grafe, owner of the environment famous Knaus Berry Farm, was brutally assaulted and just about killed in her residence Friday night, and her son has been arrested, CBS Information Miami has learned.
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A senior law enforcement source briefed on the incident, stated Travis Grafe, 40, allegedly defeat his mother with a flashlight. Soon after allegedly assaulting his mom, he then reportedly attacked his father, Herbert.
“He demanded money from them and then beat them each,” the official mentioned.
The incident occurred about 6 p.m. at the family’s dwelling at 15775 SW 248th Avenue in the Redlands.
Rachel, 66, is reportedly in crucial ailment right after being flown to Jackson Memorial Hospital, the official reported.
Herbert’s accidents were fewer extreme, in accordance to the official, and he is predicted to make a full recovery.
Following allegedly assaulting his mother and father, Travis Grafe ran from the home positioned upcoming to their farm and keep. in Homestead.
“He fled in a golfing cart to a neighbor’s residence, the place he explained to the neighbor, `I just killed my mom,'” the regulation enforcement resource reported.
The neighbor called law enforcement who arrested Grafe with no incident, the official claimed.
Grafe was booked into the county jail Saturday early morning on one depend of premeditated attempted murder, two counts of aggravated battery and attempted strongarm robbery.
Knaus Berry Farm is globe renowned for its cinnamon rolls and other items.
A area establishment, Knaus Berry Farms, was initially opened 1959 by the Knaus family members and has remained within just the loved ones for generations.
Knaus Berry Farm is presently owned by Rachel Grafe, formerly Rachel Knaus, and her sister.
