20-Year-Old Son Strangles Mother To Get Eviction Notice To Clean His Room

In a tragic incident, a 20-year-old son strangled his mother because she sent him an eviction notice. The 43-year-old mother, Shanelle Burns sent her son, Connor Kobold, an eviction notice stating that he had to clean his room and help clean other common areas of the house. The notice also stated that to avoid eviction, Kobold had to find a job within 30 days. The notice was sent to Kobold on February 5 and on the same day, he strangled his mother inside the house. The incident happened in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States.

Son Kills Mother For Getting Eviction Notice To Clean His Room

According to reports, after strangling his mother, Kobold called 911 five times. When police responded, he stated that he had “killed someone… There’s a dead person inside the house.” Police immediately arrived on the scene and found Burns’ body inside the home.

Burns was unconscious and suffered fatal injuries. She had ligature marks on her neck. Burns was immediately rushed to the hospital. However, after two days of treatment, she succumbed to her injuries and died.

Police have ruled the death a homicide by “asphyxia secondary to manual strangulation.” Kobold is currently being held in the Porter County Jail. However, he has pleaded not guilty.

The History of Kobold’s Mental Health Issues

Kobold has a history of mental health issues. He admitted to the judge that he was sent to two facilities and saw at least five therapists, according to the New York Post and the Chicago Tribune. Kobold also said he wanted to represent himself in the trials, claiming that the “only person who can explain what happened and why it happened is me.” However, the court denied that claim and assigned him a prosecutor.

Kobold was pursuing a degree in science at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, Long Island, while Burns was employed at Loyola University Chicago in the Department of Promotional Operations and Campaign Planning.

Burns’ Condolences and Obituary

According to reports, Karen Paceiro, a colleague of Burn, said: “Shanelle was very witty, kind and composed. She had an exceptional ability to both design and execute strategies; she was a trusted advisor to many within the Advancement Department and to many others throughout the university. We all miss her and deeply mourn this loss to our division and to the university.”

Burn’s obituary read: “Shanelle taught herself to play the piano, classical of course, a hobby she continued to pursue throughout her adult life. She also kept a voracious diary, writing poems and stories that demonstrated her creative and organizational prowess.”

Burns loved to travel and had immense creativity.

Kobold’s trial is scheduled to take place in August.