Police said John Morgan, 43, reported his dad was a victim of a home invasion around 2:50 p.m. but further investigation found that was not true.
Richard Morgan Junior, 83, was found inside the home with multiple stab wounds, officers said.
According to police, there was a history of domestic violence between the father and son.
John Morgan is in custody and is expected to make an appearance in court on Monday.
John Morgan is in custody charged with murder in the stabbing death of his father, Richard Morgan. Dad found dead in home. #ABC11 pic.twitter.com/7KsxyTkV0w
— Tim Pulliam (@TimABC11) November 27, 2017
#Breaking: Son in custody tonight charged with murdering his father. Franklinton Police say he stabbed his dad multiple times. #ABC11 pic.twitter.com/HG3koyOjov
— Tim Pulliam (@TimABC11) November 27, 2017
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