A violent incident at a Florida party has led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man and his mother, who allegedly tried to destroy evidence after the crime. The stabbing took place at a party in Freeport, Florida, when the suspect, John Byron Kingkade Jr., allegedly stabbed a minor victim multiple times in the head and neck. Witnesses at the party reported the assault and later provided authorities with a video that captured the horrific moment. The victim, who had been seriously injured, was driven by friends to a nearby hospital, where paramedics took over.
According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the 911 call came in just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, and deputies met the caller and the victim at Grady Brown Park. The victim was then transported to the hospital, but law enforcement officials say that the injury was severe, though they did not provide details on the victim’s medical condition.
The investigation revealed that Kingkade Jr. had been involved in an altercation during the party, which led to the stabbing. The altercation escalated quickly, and Kingkade allegedly used a knife to stab the juvenile in the head and neck area. The shocking incident was caught on video by partygoers, which later became a crucial piece of evidence.
As authorities began their investigation, they discovered an additional layer to the case. Krystal Rabon Kingkade, the mother of the suspect, allegedly attempted to interfere with the investigation by instructing witnesses to delete the video footage of the stabbing. Authorities believe she was trying to erase evidence that could have been used in the case against her son. As a result, Krystal Kingkade was arrested on charges of tampering with evidence. She was released from jail the following Sunday after posting a $15,000 bond.
John Byron Kingkade Jr. was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and child abuse. He remains in custody at the Walton County Jail as the investigation into the stabbing continues. Despite the severity of the attack, no specific motive has been disclosed by law enforcement, and they have not commented on the victim’s current medical condition.
In a strange turn of events, John Kingkade Jr.’s father, who shares the same name, also found himself in jail on the same weekend. The elder Kingkade was arrested on Sunday morning after he was pulled over for driving with a suspended license. Authorities had been investigating the home where the stabbing occurred when they observed Kingkade Sr. leaving the area. Upon further inspection, they discovered that his driver’s license had been suspended, leading to his arrest. He was charged with driving while his license was suspended.
This incident has shaken the community, and both the violent nature of the attack and the attempted destruction of evidence have raised concerns. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the details surrounding the stabbing, and it is expected that further information will be released as the case develops. The violent nature of the crime, combined with the attempt to tamper with evidence, has led to serious charges for both John Byron Kingkade Jr. and his mother, Krystal Rabon Kingkade.
