A Delaware County woman has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing her own daughter to death inside their home.
Diana Grovola, 57, is charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder, criminal homicide and possession of an instrument of crime.
The crime was discovered around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 200 block of South Bishop Avenue in the Secane section of Upper Darby Township.
Investigators say the victim’s father – who is also Grovola’s husband – was working an overnight shift. He came home, discovered the crime scene, and called 911.
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However, police say his 23-year-old daughter was already dead by that point.
The motive for the killing was not immediately known.
Grovola is also charged with cruelty to animals for allegedly stabbing the family dog, which was being treated by a veterinarian for its wounds.
She is behind held without bail.