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Police apprehend Waldorf woman accused of stabbing grandmother to death in Prince George's County

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Prince George's County Police arrested a Waldorf woman in connection with stabbing death of her grandmother.

Breante Thomas, 28, is accused of stabbing 81-year-old Helen Thomas to death inside of her home in Fort Washington.

Authorities say Breante was found in Waldorf on Wednesday.

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Police responded to the home in the 500 block of Bonhill Drive on Sunday and found Helen suffering from multiple stab wounds.

According to investigators, Breante also stabbed a second family member, an unidentified man.

Police say the second victim is in critical but stable condition.

Breante is charged with first- and second-degree murder, attempted first- and second-degree murder and related charges.