Long Island Man Charged in Stabbing Death of Mother

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.