SECANE, Pa. (WPVI) — A Delaware County woman has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing her own daughter to death inside their home.<\/p>\n
Diana Grovola, 57, is charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder, criminal homicide and possession of an instrument of crime.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
However, police say his 23-year-old daughter was already dead by that point.<\/p>\n
The motive for the killing was not immediately known.<\/p>\n
Grovola is also charged with cruelty to animals for allegedly stabbing the family dog, which was being treated by a veterinarian for its wounds.<\/p>\n
She is behind held without bail.
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