Crime & Safetyscore 578·6 metrosupdated 2h ago

North Carolina man broke into ex's home, fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before going to Taco Bell: police

A North Carolina man allegedly kicked down his ex-girlfriend's apartment door and fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before leaving and heading to Taco Bell.

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