Son of Knaus Berry Farm proprietor Rachel Knaus Grafe billed with murder in her beating loss of life

MIAMI — The son of one particular of the homeowners of Knaus Berry Farm was billed Friday with second-diploma murder in connection with the beating demise of his mom around two weeks back at their household.

Travis Grafe, 40, remained in custody as of Friday but he did not surface in bond court for the listening to when prosecutors declared their charging decision. He is predicted to return to court on April 27.

His mom, Rachel Knaus Grafe, 66, died on March 4 soon after being shown in essential ailment following the assault in her dwelling in the 15700 block of SW 249th Street on Feb. 17, according to police. Her spouse was also crushed and hurt but survived the attack.

According to investigators, Travis Grafe left the family’s house on a golfing cart and went to a neighbor’s residence that Friday night time.

Witnesses explained they read him say that he killed his mother and Travis Grafe allegedly explained to his father he would get rid of him as very well if Travis did not get the revenue he wished.

Travis Grafe experienced a traumatic brain injuries in an ATV crash 20 several years ago, in accordance to court docket records. He experienced been living with his mom and dad in recent yrs, according to relatives members.  

In 2013, he was arrested and charged with assault, theft and possession of a firebomb, but these prices have been in the long run dropped simply because he was observed to be mentally incompetent.  

Rachel and her sister ran the loved ones owned Knaus Berry Farm small business for a long time, and its top attraction was its beloved cinnamon buns.

In a statement unveiled by the family when she died, relatives expressed condolences on social media.

“Jesus identified as Rachel home at close to 1:45 this afternoon,” the family members posted. “We will be open up tomorrow and for most of the remainder of the 7 days as we put together to rejoice her daily life.”