Granddaughter Arrested In Woman's Fatal Stabbing

FORT WASHINGTON, MD — The woman wanted in connection to the death of her grandmother has been located and arrested.

The Prince George's County Police Department's fugitive unit found the suspect, 28-year-old Breante Thomas of Waldorf, in her hometown. She's been charged with first- and second-degree murder, attempted first- and second-degree murder and related charges, in connection to the death of 81-year-old Helen Thomas.

Thomas was found dead inside her Fort Washington home Sept. 14 around 1:50 p.m. when Prince George's police officers were asked to conduct a welfare check. The home is located in the 500 block of Bonhill Drive. Officers found Thomas inside the home with stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect also stabbed a second family member, a man, who police earlier said was listed in critical but stable condition.

Anyone who would like to speak to a detective about the case can call 301-516-2512. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).