Topline: Police believe the victim was decapitated with a large knife, which was still embedded in his neck, court documents indicate.
Published: December 23, 2024 1:17 pm ET
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A Tennessee man is behind bars after after allegedly decapitating his father.
According to WDEF, police responded to the 1400 block of Greenslake Road in East Lake, Tennessee, on Thursday evening, and discovered 26-year-old Caleb Disterdick covered in his father’s blood.
Police say a neighbor called the police after Disterdick approached him while he was mowing, News Channel 9 reported.
Disterdick was detained by police and officers then followed a trail of blood into the residence. Officers then found a deceased man who had been decapitated. The man was confirmed to be Caleb Disterdick’s father, Jason Disterdick, according to police.
Police believe Jason Disterdick was decapitated with a large knife, which was still embedded in his neck, court documents indicate.
Caleb Disterdick made comments to EMS personnel that he “had to protect the kids,” according to court records.
Disterdick was later taken into police custody. Court documents show that Disterdick repeatedly said, “I killed my dad” while being interviewed by police, according to WDEF.
Caleb Disterdick has been charged with criminal homicide, according to News Channel 9.
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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Tennessee Man in Jail After Allegedly Decapitating His Father
Police believe the victim was decapitated with a large knife, which was still embedded in his neck, court documents indicate.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 23, 2024 1:17 pm ET
A Tennessee man is behind bars after after allegedly decapitating his father.
According to WDEF, police responded to the 1400 block of Greenslake Road in East Lake, Tennessee, on Thursday evening, and discovered 26-year-old Caleb Disterdick covered in his father’s blood.
Police say a neighbor called the police after Disterdick approached him while he was mowing, News Channel 9 reported.
Disterdick was detained by police and officers then followed a trail of blood into the residence. Officers then found a deceased man who had been decapitated. The man was confirmed to be Caleb Disterdick’s father, Jason Disterdick, according to police.
Police believe Jason Disterdick was decapitated with a large knife, which was still embedded in his neck, court documents indicate.
Caleb Disterdick made comments to EMS personnel that he “had to protect the kids,” according to court records.
Disterdick was later taken into police custody. Court documents show that Disterdick repeatedly said, “I killed my dad” while being interviewed by police, according to WDEF.
Caleb Disterdick has been charged with criminal homicide, according to News Channel 9.
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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Tennessee Man in Jail After Allegedly Decapitating His Father
Police believe the victim was decapitated with a large knife, which was still embedded in his neck, court documents indicate.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 23, 2024 1:17 pm ET
A Tennessee man is behind bars after after allegedly decapitating his father.
According to WDEF, police responded to the 1400 block of Greenslake Road in East Lake, Tennessee, on Thursday evening, and discovered 26-year-old Caleb Disterdick covered in his father’s blood.
Police say a neighbor called the police after Disterdick approached him while he was mowing, News Channel 9 reported.
Disterdick was detained by police and officers then followed a trail of blood into the residence. Officers then found a deceased man who had been decapitated. The man was confirmed to be Caleb Disterdick’s father, Jason Disterdick, according to police.
Police believe Jason Disterdick was decapitated with a large knife, which was still embedded in his neck, court documents indicate.
Caleb Disterdick made comments to EMS personnel that he “had to protect the kids,” according to court records.
Disterdick was later taken into police custody. Court documents show that Disterdick repeatedly said, “I killed my dad” while being interviewed by police, according to WDEF.
Caleb Disterdick has been charged with criminal homicide, according to News Channel 9.
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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