Manuel Cabello was arrested at the Tamarac scene and charged with first-degree murder as homicide detectives investigate the killing.
TAMARAC, FL — A South Florida man was arrested after Broward County deputies said his mother was stabbed to death inside a Tamarac home Friday evening, according to authorities and local reports.
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at about 7:45 p.m. Friday to the 5300 block of Northwest 28th Avenue after receiving a report of a stabbing. Deputies found a woman suffering from stab wounds, and she was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Investigators had not publicly released the woman’s name as of Saturday.
Deputies identified Manuel Cabello as the suspect and took him into custody at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office said Cabello was charged with first-degree murder. Authorities have not released details describing what happened before the stabbing or what investigators believe led to the violence.
Local news organizations reported conflicting information Saturday about Cabello’s age. CBS News Miami reported that he is 18, while NBC 6 South Florida reported that he is 28. No authoritative record reviewed Saturday resolved the discrepancy, so his age could not be independently confirmed.
The Sheriff’s Office described the case as a domestic-related stabbing, according to NBC 6. CBS News Miami reported that authorities identified the woman as Cabello’s mother. Investigators have not publicly released additional information about the victim or described the circumstances inside the home before deputies arrived.
Homicide detectives remained at the residence into Saturday morning as they gathered evidence and investigated the sequence of events. Local 10 News reported that crime scene tape surrounded the home while investigators worked at the property. Authorities have not announced what evidence was recovered or whether anyone else witnessed the stabbing.
Officials also have not publicly identified a motive. Available reports did not describe any events immediately preceding the killing, and investigators had not released information indicating that other suspects were being sought. Cabello’s arrest at the scene means the case has moved into the criminal justice process while detectives continue gathering evidence.
The investigation remained active Saturday. Authorities had not released the victim’s identity or additional details about the events leading to her death. Further information, including any court developments and clarification of Cabello’s age, had not been publicly confirmed as of the latest reports.
Author note: Last updated October 10, 2026.