Topline: Police say the son stabbed a victim multiple times in the head and neck.
Published: February 19, 2025 8:00 am ET
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Byron Kingkade, left, and Krystal Kingkade (via Walton County Sheriff's Office)
WALTON COUNTY, FL — A 21-year-old is in custody for allegedly stabbing of juvenile at a party in Florida.
According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a 911 call just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, from the victim’s friends as they called for help while en route to the hospital.
The caller told deputies their friend had been stabbed while at a party at a residence off Portland Park Road, in Freeport, Florida.
Deputies met up with the caller and victim at Grady Brown Park. Medical personnel responded and transported the victim with stab wounds to the head and neck area.
Additional calls came in regarding the incident at 187 Portland Park Road. Deputies responded to the address, interviewed multiple witnesses, and reviewed video evidence.
According to police, all parties identified John Byron Kingkade, 21, as the suspect and said they saw him stab the victim with a knife multiple times.
Kingkade was subsequently charged with aggravated battery and aggravated child abuse. He was given a $500,000 bond and is still incarcerated at the time of this release.
Kingkade’s mother, Krystal Rabon Kingkade, 41, was also arrested following the incident. She faces charges of tampering with evidence after telling witnesses to delete cell phone video of the incident.
She was released Sunday afternoon on a $15,000 bond.
The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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WALTON COUNTY, FL — A 21-year-old is in custody for allegedly stabbing of juvenile at a party in Florida.
According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a 911 call just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, from the victim’s friends as they called for help while en route to the hospital.
The caller told deputies their friend had been stabbed while at a party at a residence off Portland Park Road, in Freeport, Florida.
Deputies met up with the caller and victim at Grady Brown Park. Medical personnel responded and transported the victim with stab wounds to the head and neck area.
Additional calls came in regarding the incident at 187 Portland Park Road. Deputies responded to the address, interviewed multiple witnesses, and reviewed video evidence.
According to police, all parties identified John Byron Kingkade, 21, as the suspect and said they saw him stab the victim with a knife multiple times.
Kingkade was subsequently charged with aggravated battery and aggravated child abuse. He was given a $500,000 bond and is still incarcerated at the time of this release.
Kingkade’s mother, Krystal Rabon Kingkade, 41, was also arrested following the incident. She faces charges of tampering with evidence after telling witnesses to delete cell phone video of the incident.
She was released Sunday afternoon on a $15,000 bond.
The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Byron Kingkade, left, and Krystal Kingkade (via Walton County Sheriff's Office)
WALTON COUNTY, FL — A 21-year-old is in custody for allegedly stabbing of juvenile at a party in Florida.
According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a 911 call just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, from the victim’s friends as they called for help while en route to the hospital.
The caller told deputies their friend had been stabbed while at a party at a residence off Portland Park Road, in Freeport, Florida.
Deputies met up with the caller and victim at Grady Brown Park. Medical personnel responded and transported the victim with stab wounds to the head and neck area.
Additional calls came in regarding the incident at 187 Portland Park Road. Deputies responded to the address, interviewed multiple witnesses, and reviewed video evidence.
According to police, all parties identified John Byron Kingkade, 21, as the suspect and said they saw him stab the victim with a knife multiple times.
Kingkade was subsequently charged with aggravated battery and aggravated child abuse. He was given a $500,000 bond and is still incarcerated at the time of this release.
Kingkade’s mother, Krystal Rabon Kingkade, 41, was also arrested following the incident. She faces charges of tampering with evidence after telling witnesses to delete cell phone video of the incident.
She was released Sunday afternoon on a $15,000 bond.
The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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