Man Charged with Mother's Decapitation in Glendale

A 25-year-old man, Alejandro Gonzalez, has been arrested for the alleged murder and decapitation of his mother, Teresa DeJesus Cruz Rubio, in Glendale, Arizona. Police discovered Rubio's body at her apartment on Friday night, covered by a blanket, with her head nearby and multiple stab wounds present. The victim's family grew concerned when she failed to attend a surprise birthday party planned for the next day, prompting them to check on her. Evidence at the scene included a bloody knife and running shower, while Gonzalez reportedly confessed to the crime, although he claimed another individual was involved, a claim dismissed by investigators. Officers noted that Gonzalez had dry blood on his legs and socks when apprehended, and he had been recently released from prison. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the police describing the scene as particularly gruesome.