Philadelphia Man, 53, Charged in Stabbing Death of 93-Year-Old Veteran
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A 53-year-old man has been charged with murder in the killing of a 93-year-old military veteran in Philadelphia.
Coy Thomas is accused of stabbing Lafayette Dailey to death inside the elderly man's home. Police described the crime as brutal.
Dailey, a U.S. military veteran, was found dead from multiple stab wounds. The motive for the attack remains under investigation.
Thomas was arrested and formally charged with murder. He is currently being held without bail.
The case has shocked the local community. Officials have not released further details as the investigation continues.