UPDATE: The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a son in connection to the fatal stabbing of his mother, a 64-year-old woman, on August 12th.
On August 13th, HCSO received a call from a concerned citizen about John Aylor’s possible location. At approximately 4am, Aylor was taken into custody without incident in the 900 block of Marjorie Avenue in Brandon.
He is currently facing charges of Armed Burglary Of A Dwelling With Assault Or Battery and Murder In The First Degree While Engaged In Burglary.
“Today, we have taken a significant step towards justice with the arrest of the individual responsible for the tragic and violent stabbing that took the life of an innocent woman,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victim’s family during this challenging time. We remain committed to ensuring that those who commit such heinous acts are held accountable.”
Aylor has an extensive criminal history with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office dating back to 2003. Some of those charges include Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Felony Petit Theft, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives obtained an arrest warrant for 37-year-old John Aylor in connection with the fatal stabbing of 64-year-old Julie Aylor on August 12, 2024 in Brandon near Tampa.
He is currently wanted for the following charges of First Degree Felony Murder while Engaged in a Burglary and Armed Burglary of a Dwelling with Assault/Battery.
“Detectives are working diligently to locate this dangerous suspect whose despicable actions claimed the life of an innocent woman,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We are asking for the community’s help finding him and bringing him to justice. Any information that could help us in this case could be crucial in providing answers and closure for this family.”
While detectives believe this is an isolated incident, Aylor is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact HCSO immediately.
This is an ongoing homicide investigation, according to local law enforcement.