Nathan Serrano, 15, was also charged with aggravated assault in February, when police say he attacked his 9-year-old sister and 13-year-old brother with a kitchen knife at the Oak Park Elementary School. 911 to report two of her children had been stabbed by her other son, Nathan Serrano. family regarding their desire to seek and provide assistance to the family, and Milton Serrano wore a mask during most of the first day of his trial for first degree murder in Dubuque County. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. on March 9 One of the knives is a metal knife and they both have seven-inch blades," said Small. All suspects and defendants are innocent until proven Lori Ann Spallina, of Hatfield, and 44-year-old Liz Vazquez, in a joint Oak Park Elementary Monday Night, 2 Teens Stabbed While At Playground At Oak Park Elementary, Police Confirm 1 Dead Following Shooting At Our Town Bowling He is Serrano's attorney, Miguel Puentes, admitted Serrano stabbed Stevens but said it was an act of self-defense. Serrano's attorney, Miguel Puentes, admitted Serrano stabbed Stevens but said it was an act of self-defense. Teen Serrano was taken to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. they have since received the go-ahead from a family member. was taken into custody. It's an officer-involved shooting that many in the community believe could have been handled differently. Five pleaded guilty, and two others are expected to plead guilty. Newsweek has contacted the Philadelphia Police Department for comment. Fabio Serrano was 16-years-old when he launched a brutal attack on Frankie Cooper, 22, in the middle of Newcastle. Closing arguments are set for Tuesday. He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Andrea Duffy, who set bail at $500,000. There was testimony that Stevens tackled Serrano and they appeared to be wrestling before the stabbing occurred. Serrano's attorney, Miguel Puentes, admitted Serrano stabbed Stevens but said it was an act of self-defense. 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Food trucks on location will also provide 10% of all sales, and the brewery will temporarily serve as a care package drop off location from March 12 through March 14.Additionally, fundraising organizers have partnered with Scent and Sip in Lansdale Borough to create the "Hope Springs Eternal Serrano Family Spring Candle," which is available for $25 both online and in-store. Kiel testified he invited about 10 people to the party, but word got out on social media. He was rushed to a local hospital and later pronounced dead . Police say a 13-year-old boy was stabbed 15 times throughout his torso, head and hands. Serrano then ran from the school, and was arrested not long after at a nearby home, authorities said. Law enforcement located Serrano at a Muscatine residence, where he allegedly admitted to being in an altercation and stabbing someone. He was later located at a nearby residence, where he was taken into custody. 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Several party goers testified they saw Serrano with the knife, and covered with blood. "What this case is, is a case about the right to defend yourself," Puentes told the jury. DUBUQUE A Dubuque County jury saw two videos Wednesday of Milton Jermaine Cole Serrano Jr., 22, getting into fights, including a few seconds of a fatal clash with Chantz Stevens, a Wilton teenager. Video shows Serrano gripping a large stick with two hands and stabbing Reyes Rivas with it. On Monday, Feb. 22, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Hatfield Township Police responded to the rear of Oak Park Elementary School at 500 Squirrel Lane in Hatfield Township after Arielle Serrano called 911 to report two of her children had been stabbed by her other son, Nathan Serrano. He said the state planned to prove Serrano was in two fights that night, the second the fatal encounter with Stevens. DUBUQUE The prosecution and defense in the murder case of Milton Jermaine Cole Serrano Jr., rested and the jury sent home for the day. Half of each purchase will be donated to the Serrano family, organizers said. In less than an hour after launch, the fundraiser had Monday Night, 2 Teens Stabbed While At Playground At Oak Park Elementary, Police Confirm 1 Dead Following Shooting At Our Town Bowling The teen's family members and Serrano cried as the video played. A picture posted with the message showed what appeared to be dried blood on his clothes. Serrano was convicted of second-degree murder, abduction and gang participation. Court documents suggest Reyes Rivas may have been blamed for helping to lure Sosa Rivas to his killers. offenses. the relationship between the accused and the victims, family friends, "A fight he picked for himself on July 19, 2020. Police reports say Serrano had attended the party and allegedly keyed a silver Toyota Camry, resulting in about $1,000 damage. Defense rests in Serrano murder trial. Serrano trial: Witnesses recount a party that grew out of control, cocaine, and a stabbing the defendant claims was in self-defense. He said the state planned to prove Serrano was in two fights that night, the second the fatal encounter with Stevens. Police were called to a Philadelphia home on the 3000 block of North Front Street in Kensington at around 4:00 a.m, according to an ABC 6 Action News report. "As we sit here today, the defendant has one more fight on his hands," Blank said. investigators said. In court, Serrano admitted to stabbing Reyes Rivas but said he didn't want to. Investigators portrayed her as bent on revenge and wanting to inflict some of the fatal wounds herself. "(Stevens) definitely made the first move on an injured Mr. Serrano," Puentes continued. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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The following The door to the master bedroom was completely knocked off of its hinges. Herbert, in an effort to provide a location where the care packages can be safely The girl was treated for multiple lacerations to her scalp and released. With What Appeared To Be A Firearm, Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters Struck By Gunfire On . night. Fabio Serrano was 16-years-old when he launched a brutal attack on Frankie Cooper, 22, in the middle of Newcastle. Serrano was with a group of friends when he saw Mr Cooper by chance and the pair became involved in a heated argument. as an adult for attempted murder. Simpson bizarrely compared the Alex Murdaugh murder case to his own, offering flawed insight into a possible verdict hours before a jury convicted the South Carolina legal scion of killing his wife and son On Thursday afternoon, Simpson wrongly predicted there was enough "reasonable doubt" for Murdaugh to avoid a guilty verdict in the grisly 2021 slayings of Paul Murdaugh and Maggie . Unless otherwise stated, photos Big Stock Photography Dreamstime Photos Google Maps Thompson Reuters. Serrano, 22, of Muscatine, was initially charged with first-degree. She would never forget her name.". 19, 2020 at 4:52 PM PDT. During opening arguments, Assistant Cedar County Attorney Adam Blank said Serrano attended the party looking for a fight. There was a problem saving your notification. You have permission to edit this article. siblings, the defendant is seen running off toward Oak Park Road, police said. Police accounts say two physical altercations occurred as Serrano was asked to leave the party. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. here to donate.]. The family of Shanquella Robinson . DUBUQUE Milton Serrano Jr. was found guilty of second degree murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of Chantz Stevens. A 15-year-old Lansdale boy has been charged as an adult with attempted murder and aggravated assault after authorities say he repeatedly stabbed his two siblings at a playground in Hatfield late Monday. With What Appeared To Be A Firearm, (Image provided by Lori Ann Ragus Spallina). Stabbing Suspect Identified, Charged With Attempted Murder Of 2 Siblings, Teen Brother Accused Of Stabbing 2 Siblings At Playground At Nathan Serrano, 15, was charged with attempted murder in the February attack. Officers who arrived at the school found Serranos 13-year-old brother suffering from 15 stab wounds to his hands, face, and chest, the affidavit said. "There is blood on the floor, there is blood on the walls and on the doors. On Monday night, the Serrano family faced a horrific situation in discovering that their eldest son had allegedly stabbed his younger brother and sister at the Oak Park Elementary playground. The nearest town is over five miles away. before Judge Duffy. "As we sit here today, the defendant has one more fight on his hands," Blank said. 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Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. CEDAR COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A teen died after an early morning stabbing in Cedar County on Sunday. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Austin Hubler, the first person Serrano fought with, testified he asked Serrano to leave. They also recovered the knife believed to have been used in the attack, the affidavit said. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. A video showed the fight being broken up and Serrano getting up, complaining he had popped his shoulder out of its socket. The defendant was remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. Robert Bever, along with his 16-year-old brother . UPDATE: March 12, 10:30 a.m. - As donations to the GoFundMe have slowed but continue to trickle in additional local businesses have heeded the call for support via several new initiatives.From Friday through Sunday, Blueprint Brewing Company in Towamencin Township will donate 10% of all sales to the Serrano family. All the victims are adults between the ages of 26 and 46 years old. You can cancel at any time. He also said the jury would not hear evidence that there was a plan in place for the incidents to happen. She would see her in hell. "It is a very violent scene, it is all on the second floor of the three bedrooms of this private residence," Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told ABC 6 Action News. During the second altercation, with Stevens, Serrano allegedly removed the knife from his pocket and stabbed Stevens twice in the abdomen. "(Stevens) definitely made the first move on an injured Mr. Serrano," Puentes continued. 2008-2023 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd. Co. All rights reserved. Bail was set at $500,000. The girl was treated for multiple lacerations and released. With the referral to juvenile court, Nathan Serrano, 15, will likely face treatment and counseling, rather than adult prison. Officers who arrived at the school found Serranos 13-year-old brother suffering from 15 stab wounds to his hands, face, and chest, the affidavit said. not only our close friends, but a blessed part of our families, said 46-year-old Milton Jermaine Cole Serrano Jr., 21, of Muscatine, is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Chantz Stevens, 19, of Wilton. 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Published: Jul. Six members of the same family were stabbed in their sleep early on Friday morning in Philadelphia, according to . He did not see anyone taking drugs at the party, he said, but another witness, Kenny Salami, testified he took cocaine with Serrano and later with Stevens. I cover how law enforcement investigates crime in Philly's collar counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery. During the opening day of Serrano's first-degree murder trial moved from Cedar County to Dubuque County on a change of venuea jury of eight women and six men saw the testimony of Riley Kiel, the man who threw the party where Stevens was killed. In surveillance footage, following the attacks on his in critical but stable condition with 15 stab wounds throughout his torso, head We appreciate their recognition that Nathan needs treatment and rehabilitation and doesnt belong in the criminal justice system, Drossner said. Hatfield Police recovered the knife used by the defendant, Ten alleged gang members have been charged inReyes Rivas' death, includingSosa Rivas' girlfriend,Venus Romero Irahete. Kiel testified he invited about 10 people to the party, but word got out on social media. fundraiser seeking $100,000 for the family, which will be used to cover He was later found at a nearby residence, where he was taken into custody, the DA's office said. Later that night Serrano posted on Facebook Live about the fight. highest level clan in coc 2020; serrano family stabbing. A . Stevens was pronounced dead at the scene. . Serrano has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Robert Bever, a suspect in the stabbing deaths of an Oklahoma family in Broken Arrow, Thursday, July 23. The footage showed Reyes Rivas being tortured and stabbed.