Holmes County boy, 10, kills mother, sheriff says

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Holmes County boy, 10, kills mother, sheriff says

HOLMESVILLE -- A 10-year-old boy was scheduled to appear in Holmes County Juvenile Court today after he allegedly shot and killed his mother.

A neighbor reported the son of Deborah L. McVay, 46, 13194 Township Road 511, Big Prairie, came to their house at 6:03 p.m. Sunday and the boy said he needed help, he'd just shot his mother, according to a news release by Holmes County Sheriff Tim Zimmerly.

McVay was found lying face down on the floor of the living area of the residence and pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation indicates she was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head. The body was taken to the Stark County Coroner's Office for an autopsy.

The boy was taken into custody and transported to Richland County Juvenile Detention, and is scheduled to be in court today.

http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20110103/UPDATES01/110103007

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1. Just when you think you've seen it all........

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2. Guns don't kill people. Sons kill people. nt