Mother's Alleged Murder
California Man Charged with Murder in Alleged Hammer Attack on His Mother
A 36-year-old California man is accused of beating his mother to death with a hammer inside their shared home. The Orange County District Attorney's Office charged Safford James Wolfson with one felony count of murder and one felony enhancement for personally using a deadly weapon, according to WUTV29.
The victim, Angela Caprioli, was 61 years old. When police arrived at the home, they found broken furniture and blood throughout the house. Wolfson was found lying on the floor, covered in blood, KOMO News reported.
What Charges Wolfson Now Faces in Court
The Orange County District Attorney's Office filed two charges against Wolfson. The first is one felony count of murder. The second is a felony enhancement for personally using a deadly weapon — in this case, a hammer. If convicted on both, Wolfson faces a maximum sentence of 26 years to life in prison, according to CBS Austin.
Police Arrived to a Blood-Soaked Crime Scene
Officers responding to the home found signs of a violent struggle. Furniture was broken. Blood was found throughout the house. Wolfson was on the floor when police arrived, covered in blood. The hammer used in the attack was recovered at the scene, News3LV reported.
Wolfson Has Publicly Identified as Transgender
Wolfson has publicly identified as transgender on social media profiles, according to Bakersfield Now. Despite this, the District Attorney's Office and police referred to Wolfson as male in their official statements. The charges filed use the name Safford James Wolfson.
Case Moves Forward in Orange County Courts
The case is being prosecuted by the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Wolfson's maximum exposure is 26 years to life if convicted on all counts. No trial date has been publicly announced. The investigation is ongoing, WGME reported.
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