Micaiah Swindler Charged After Fatal Stabbing of Father Joe Swindler in Marysville Home
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Marysville authorities have charged 27-year-old Micaiah Swindler with first-degree murder following the stabbing death of his father, Joe Swindler, inside their shared residence.
Police say the incident occurred on Monday, April 21, in the 1400 block of Meadowlark Lane near Northwoods Drive. Officers responded to a 911 call just before 12:35 p.m. and discovered Joe Swindler deceased in the bathroom, having sustained multiple stab wounds.
In a 911 call released to the media, Micaiah Swindler confessed, saying, “I’m not going to lie, I killed my father.” He later claimed that “God told me to.”
Following a brief search of the home, officers located Micaiah, who surrendered peacefully. No other individuals were present at the time of the incident, and both men were confirmed to be living at the residence.
On Wednesday, April 22, Micaiah was arraigned in Marysville Municipal Court and is currently being held at the Tri-County Regional Jail in Mechanicsburg on a $1 million bond. The investigation is ongoing and involves the Marysville Police Division, Union County Coroner’s Office, and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
This tragic death has left the Marysville community shaken, with many seeking answers to what led to this fatal stabbing between father and son.
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