MANORVILLE, N.Y., A 36-year-old Long Island man has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his 63-year-old mother, whose body was discovered in a wooded area earlier this month.
Curtis Trent Jr. was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into the disappearance and death of Kathleen Harrison Trent, a grandmother and security guard.
Police allege she was killed in late January and her body later dumped in Manorville.
The Allegations
Court documents outline the severity of the attack.
- The victim was stabbed in the face.
- She suffered wounds to the chest.
- Abdominal stab injuries were reported.
- The body was discovered Feb. 11.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive.
Family Reaction
Family members described Kathleen as loving and generous.
- A GoFundMe raised funds for burial costs.
- The fundraising goal was exceeded.
- Relatives called her death “tragic and unexpected.”
Investigation Continues
Police have not released additional details.
The case has deeply shaken the local community as proceedings move forward in Suffolk County.