New Smyrna Tragedy: Father Stabs 45-Year-Old Drug-Addicted Son to Death

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded on Sunday morning (11.05.2025) in New Smyrna, where a 71-year-old father stabbed his 45-year-old drug-addicted son to death during a heated argument. The tragic event took place at Adan Street, with the father wielding a knife in what he claims was self-defense. According to reports, the son had been using substances for over two decades, leading to constant disputes with his father. The elderly man is expected to appear before the prosecutor today and could receive bail. He insists that he never intended to kill his son, who became aggressive during their altercation. “My son was out of control. We fought fiercely, and suddenly he attacked me. I lost it; I couldn’t stop him,” the father explained to police. He added that he only wanted to scare his son off but accidentally inflicted fatal injuries. Neighbors reported hearing the victim cry out, ‘My father stabbed me,’ before succumbing to his wounds. This tragedy highlights an underlying family crisis exacerbated by long-standing substance abuse issues.