Bronx Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of His Mother

Police said officers went to an apartment on East 208th Street in the Norwood section of the Bronx at about 10:13 p.m. on November 9 after a 911 call from Nesmith’s grandson, who is Thomas’ son. The caller reported that Nesmith was being assaulted; she had also called him during the attack. Officers found Nesmith with stab injuries to her neck and torso. She was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, where she died.

Thomas, 43, was arrested. Police and law enforcement sources said the mother and son had been involved in a domestic dispute before the stabbing, though the reason for the dispute was not clear. Thomas was charged early on November 10 with homicide, manslaughter and unlawful weapon possession. His arraignment was still pending on November 10.

Nesmith’s friend Justice Willis said the family had seemed close. Neighbor Miguel Torres described Nesmith as kind and recalled that she would bring food to neighbors. Thomas had twice previously been arrested for possessing a gun that was loaded, in 2003 and 2010, police said.