A 24‑year‑old man stands accused of killing his own father during a weekend soccer match in a public park in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
The Attack Unfolds on the Field
Witnesses said the younger Bennett was playing pickup soccer with his father when he suddenly produced a knife and stabbed him multiple times.
The victim, identified as Jamey Bennett, managed to tell a responding officer that his son, James Bennett III, was the assailant before he succumbed to his injuries.
According to investigators, after the stabbing James Bennett fled the scene, went home, showered, changed clothes and placed the weapon and his bloody attire in a bag.
He later posted a self‑portrait on social media, the image showing him drenched in blood, before surrendering to police.
Forensic analysis recovered DNA matching the suspect’s blood beneath his fingernails, strengthening the link between him and the crime.
Legal Proceedings and Family Response
James Bennett was arraigned on a first‑degree murder charge and entered a not‑guilty plea, with his attorney citing a long‑standing history of mental health struggles as a mitigating factor.
The Bennett family, while devastated by the tragedy, issued a public statement expressing love and support for James III, emphasizing their hope for a fair judicial process.
The court has ordered the suspect held without bond, and he is scheduled to return for a hearing in July as the case moves forward.