Son Who Killed Elderly Mother By Stabbing Her 47 Times Convicted Of Manslaughter

A New York man, who killed his mother by stabbing her 47 times and attempted to murder his father following a domestic dispute, has been convicted of manslaughter.

The accused, 31-year-old Ian Kazer, was also found guilty on a slew of other charges such as second-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault and fourth-degree grand larceny, Nassau County District Attorney's Office said in a statement Thursday.

Ian, who lived in his parents' home in Syosset, killed his 66-year-old mother Frances Kazer on March 20, 2019, before stabbing his father on the left side of his chest. Prior to the incident, the trio got into an argument over the loss of Ian's job, the statement added.

Ian was fired from his job as a cashier at a local shop after stealing more than $2,500 worth of gift cards. It was found that he been stealing from the store throughout the month. He got mostly gift cards, which he used to purchase electronic items for his home, including a TV, NBC 4 reported, citing the indictment.

Ian initially told his parents that he had won a $500 gift card from work, but later confessed to stealing, being fired from his job and getting a desk appearance ticket.

The family had an argument over the issue and agreed to return the merchandise and hire a lawyer.

Later that night, Ian's father went out to get pizza for dinner. While his father was not around, Ian grabbed a kitchen knife, walked up to his mother and stabbed her multiple times, resulting in her death.

When his father returned home, Ian attacked him with the knife. However, his father managed to wrestle the blade away from him. Ian fled the scene following the scuffle.

Police caught Ian about a mile from the house and detained him, according to NBC 4. His mother was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead and his father was treated for his injuries. Ian's father, whose name wasn't revealed, managed to survive.

Ian's lawyer argued that the accused was an autistic adult whose emotions were not in control, Newsday said in a report. However, prosecutors concluded that Ian had intentionally killed his mother.

In an interview with NBC 4 after the murder, Evan Kazer, Ian's brother, said that the accused had no history of mental disorder.

Ian faces 25 years in prison. He is due back in court on July 19.