18 Year Old Nigerian Man Arrested in NY for Killing Brother & Beating Mother into a Coma
An 18-year-old Nigerian man who is based in Long Island, New York, was arrested over the weekend for killing his 15-year-old brother and beating his mother into a coma. The man, Charles Okonkwo Jr., 18, has reportedly had a history of psychiatric problems. He has been charged for assaulting his mother, Chinwe Okonkwo, however; he is yet to be charged for the death of Bradley Okonkwo, his brother, Daily Mail reports. Bradley & Chinwe Okonkwo Charles’ father had just returned from a hospital visit on Saturday, when he discovered Bradley, dead in his bedroom. He then found his wife on the garage floor, laying down unconscious, surrounded by a pool of her own blood. Mrs Okonkwo, who is a respected medical doctor, suffered severe facial fractures and brain swelling. She is said to be in critical condition. It is unclear how Bradley died – medical examiners are still carrying out tests to find out. Charles has reportedly a