Murdered Mother's Son Accused, Arrested By San Jose Police

SAN JOSE, CA --Police arrested a San Jose man Friday on suspicion of murdering his mother the day before.

Michael Ablaza, 25, is accused of stabbing to death Maribeth Garces Ablaza, 52, on the 1300 block of Darryl Drive in San Jose connected with a 9:24 p.m. call in which officers responded to a possible dead body.

Arriving officers located an adult female victim suffering from at least one stab wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

A follow-up investigation by homicide detectives identified the suspect as the person responsible for the murder.

A motive has not been provided yet.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Mike Montonye or Detective Elizabeth Ramirez of the San Jose Police Department's Homicide Unit at 408-277-5283.
Persons wishing to remain anonymous may either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line, 408-947-STOP (7867). Persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.

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