Wake Forest man arrested, accused of killing sister and stabbing mother

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wake Forest police officers arrested a 20-year-old for stabbing his sister to death and also stabbing his mother.

On Tuesday at midnight, officers responded to a reported stabbing on Polanski Drive.

Police found 24-year-old woman Nyla Eaddy with multiple stab wounds. She was taken to a hospital where she later died.

Officers also found Dena Eaddy, 47, who was stabbed. She is dealing with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators believe the brother of Nyla and the son of Dena is responsible for the stabbings.

Edmond Eaddy Jr., was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.

His first court date was Thursday. An appointed capital attorney represented him.

Eaddy is eligible for the death penalty.

He is being held in the Wake County Jail Detention Center under no bond. His next court date is March 7.