Update! Hendersonville Teen Accused of Killing Mom - WZTV FOX17

The name of the Hendersonville mother allegedly killed by her son has been released.
The Sumner County Sheriff's Department confirms 46 year old Melanie Davis died this morning in her home on Gannett Road.

From earlier:
A Hendersonville teen is under arrest in connection with the death of his mother. The Sumner County Sheriff's Department says the mom, believed to be in her late 40's, was found beaten to death in her Gannett Street home just after midnight. Officials were called to the house in the Creekside subdivision for a fire call. They say the victim's other son called after waking up to the smell of smoke. The Sheriff's Department says the 15-year-old son accused in the death was not home, but was tracked through his cell phone. He is charged with criminal homicide and is scheduled to appear before a judge Tuesday. Police say the teens father passed away a few years ago. Stay with Fox 17 News for continuing coverage. Look for updates on Fox17.com and on Fox 17 News at 9 pm.Update! Hendersonville Teen Accused of Killing Mom

Saturday, August 11 2012, 05:59 PM CDT

15-year-old charged with killing his mother
August 12, 2012 16:11 GMT

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HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Police say a 15-year-old Hendersonville boy is facing murder charges after confessing to killing his mother.

According to WTVF-TV (http://bit.ly/Np3WoQ), the suspect's 16-year-old brother woke up to a smoke alarm and fire at the family's home early Saturday morning and found his mother dead. The woman, Melanie Davis, had apparently been beaten to death.

Sheriff Sonny Weatherford said authorities arrested the 15-year-old nearby and he later confessed to killing Davis.

Investigators have not released a motive. But they said the 15-year-old has been charged with criminal homicide, and more charges could be forthcoming. Authorities believe he started the fire, which did not significantly damage the home.

Weatherford said Davis was from Austria and didn't have any family in the United States. Her husband died years earlier.

Information from: WTVF-TV, http://www.newschannel5.com

Source: http://www.fox17.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wztv_update-hendersonville-teen-accused-killing-mom-13300.shtml?wap=0

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