Man Accused of Killing His Own Mother After Body Found in Dumpster, Police Say | News Channel 3-12
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, JUL 21 – Anthony Caruso was arrested after an eight-hour standoff and charged with second-degree murder for the fatal injuries to his mother, who flew in to check on his welfare.
- On Sunday morning, officers arrested Anthony Caruso at 800 Washington Avenue, after discovering his mother Elizabeth's nearly decapitated body in a dumpster during an eight-hour standoff.
- With no response for hours, a welfare check was ordered after her son-in-law called police, citing concern for her wellbeing.
- According to arrest documents, SWAT officers used a taser and K-9, injuring Anthony Caruso’s right arm during the standoff.
- Anthony Caruso was charged with second-degree murder and held without bond; police said he was processed at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
- As the investigation continues, the medical examiner’s office has begun inspections, and Caruso faces multiple charges, including murder, according to Miami-Dade Corrections records.
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Anthony Rosario Caruso, 40, was arrested at his apartment in Miami Beach. The victim had traveled from New Jersey to visit him.
Man accused of killing his own mother after body found in dumpster, police say
By Hunter Geisel, Anna McAllister Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A man is accused of murdering his mother after her body was found nearly decapitated and mangled in a dumpster outside a Miami Beach apartment complex, police said. On Sunday, Miami Beach Police announced the arrest of 40-year-old Anthony Caruso for the alleged murder of his mother, Elizabeth Caruso, at his South Beach apartment the day before. He …
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