Man Who Stabbed His Father 50 Times Reportedly Tells Police He Killed Him ‘Accidentally’: ‘I Made a Mistake'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jeffrey Goedde.Photo:St. Louis County Justice Center

St. Louis County Justice Center

A Missouri man has been arrested after handing himself in over the murder of his 75-year-old father, according to police.

Jeffrey Goedde, 41, arrived at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Hillsboro at around 11:40 am on Wednesday, Dec. 18, where he allegedly told police, “I made a mistake. I committed a crime, and I want to turn myself in.”

He also added that he “may have used a kitchen knife” but couldn’t remember.

Jeffrey Goedde.St. Louis County Justice Center

Manchester police noticed a strong smell of bleach when they approached the father and son’s home in the 100 block of Baxter Heights during a welfare check, according to the file.

A kitchen knife was then located in a trash can near the 75-year-old’s lifeless body in the kitchen as they searched the property.

Officials allege that Jeffrey Goedde then requested an attorney and refused to answer any further questions.

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First Alert 4reported that Goedde is now being held at the St. Louis County jail without bond, having been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

He will face a preliminary hearing in court on Jan. 16, according toLaw & Crime.

source: people.com