Forsyth Man Accused Of Stabbing Own Parents, Killing Father

CUMMING, GA — A man is in jail after Forsyth County authorities said Monday he stabbed his parents, killing his father and injuring his mother, Sunday in the 2800 block of Cambria Court.

Catlin Boswell, 36, is charged on suspicion of murder and aggravated assault, authorities said.

His mother was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, authorities said. His father, identified by authorities as 65-year-old John Boswell, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Boswell fled the scene but was later arrested near Whitfield County after authorities said detectives were able to locate the man's car. The Dalton Police Department and Whitfield County Sheriff's Office assisted in the arrest, authorities said.

“Violent crimes like this are still shocking in Forsyth, the fact that a son could take the life of his own father and try to do the same of his mother is beyond comprehension. The ability to take this offender into custody in less than two hours was a direct result of incredible work by our Uniform Patrol Division and the talented work of our Major Crimes and Crime Scene units," Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman said in a news release.

"Without the professional and rapid work by our 911 center colleagues and the Forsyth Fire and EMS, we could be dealing with another victim lost and the suspect still being on the run. Kudos to the teamwork displayed. Deputies identified the suspect and a belief he may be traveling towards Whitfield County. My sincere thanks to the Dalton Police Department and the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office for helping us take this dangerous offender off the streets. Our victim support services are engaging the family to assist wherever we can.”

Boswell is being in the Forsyth County Jail without bond.