Man Stabbed His Father 50 Times, Then Walked Into Police: ‘I Made a Mistake. I Committed a Crime, and I Want to Turn Myself In
A man from Missouri has been arrested after he confessed to killing his 75-year-old father, according to the police.
Jeffrey Goedde, 41, walked into the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Hillsboro at around 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. He reportedly told the police, “I made a mistake. I committed a crime, and I want to turn myself in.” Goedde admitted to the crime and said he wanted to take responsibility for what he had done.
Later, an autopsy revealed that his father, Edward Goedde, had been stabbed about 50 times. In addition to the stab wounds, the autopsy showed that Edward Goedde had suffered broken bones, strangulation, and blunt force trauma to his head, face, and back. The details were included in a complaint filed by the authorities on Dec. 19.
In the complaint, Jeffrey Goedde said that his father had been lying unconscious in the kitchen. He described his father as bleeding from his face and back after being attacked with different weapons. Goedde also said he might have used a kitchen knife during the attack but couldn’t remember for sure.
When police officers went to check on the Goedde family’s home on Baxter Heights, they noticed a strong smell of bleach coming from the house. The officers were concerned and decided to enter through a basement window. Goedde reportedly told the police that he knew he wasn’t allowed to leave the house because he had accidentally killed someone.
During the search, a kitchen knife was found in a trash can near Edward Goedde’s lifeless body in the kitchen. After finding the knife and evidence of the crime, Jeffrey Goedde asked for a lawyer and chose not to answer any more questions from the police.
Jeffrey Goedde has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is currently being held at St. Louis County Jail without bond. A court hearing is set for Jan. 16, where a judge will review the case and decide on the next steps.
